Nikon L820 vs Samsung WB250F

In this write-up, we will be matching up the Nikon L820 versus Samsung WB250F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Nikon and Samsung. The resolution of the L820 (16MP) and the WB250F (14MP) is pretty similar and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The L820 was revealed very close to the WB250F so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon L820 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB250F being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the L820 scores versus the WB250F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix L820 & Samsung WB250F. The full galleries are available at Nikon L820 Gallery & Samsung WB250F Gallery.

If you are going to carry your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon L820 comes with outer dimensions of 111mm x 76mm x 85mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 470 grams (1.04 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB250F has proportions of 106mm x 62mm x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the L820 versus the WB250F.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the L820 and WB250F is 72 and 93 respectively.

Typically, it is hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizing simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the L820 and WB250F.

As you can see, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Nikon L820 to offer you extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively.