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Nikon L830 vs Samsung WB250F

Portability
71
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42
Nikon Coolpix L830 front
 
Samsung WB250F front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
44
Overall
39

Nikon L830 vs Samsung WB250F Key Specs

Nikon L830
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-765mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 508g - 110 x 76 x 91mm
  • Released January 2014
  • Older Model is Nikon L820
  • Replacement is Nikon L840
Samsung WB250F
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 226g - 106 x 62 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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Nikon L830 vs Samsung WB250F Overview

Following is a detailed comparison of the Nikon L830 versus Samsung WB250F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Samsung. The resolution of the L830 (16MP) and the WB250F (14MP) is pretty close and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The L830 was launched 13 months after the WB250F which makes them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras have different body design with the Nikon L830 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB250F being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the L830 matches up versus the WB250F in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L830 over the Samsung WB250F

 L830 WB250F 
RevealedJanuary 2014January 2013More modern by 13 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution921k460kSharper screen (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Nikon L830

 WB250F L830 
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon L830 and Samsung WB250F

 L830 WB250F 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Nikon L830 vs Samsung WB250F Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon L830 features outer dimensions of 110mm x 76mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.6") along with a weight of 508 grams (1.12 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB250F has dimensions of 106mm x 62mm x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the L830 and the WB250F.

Nikon L830 vs Samsung WB250F size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the L830 and WB250F is 71 and 93 respectively.

Nikon L830 vs Samsung WB250F top view buttons comparison

Nikon L830 vs Samsung WB250F Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizes simply by researching specifications. The picture here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the L830 and WB250F.

Plainly, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Nikon L830 to provide you with greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots more aggressively. The younger L830 provides an advantage in sensor technology.

Nikon L830 vs Samsung WB250F sensor size comparison

Nikon L830 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L830 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L830 Portrait photography advice
Samsung WB250F Portrait photography advice
35
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
35
MP count good (14MP)
features face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon L830
Street photography with Samsung WB250F
53
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
more heavy than average (508g)
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (226g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon L830
Sports photography with Samsung WB250F
51
long zoom range (23-765mm 33.3 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
great battery power (390 shots)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
51
amazing zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon L830
Travel photography with Samsung WB250F
58
great battery power (390 per charge)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (23mm)
great zoom (765mm)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than average (508g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
69
lighter than average in class (226 grams)
MP count good (14MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
great reach (432mm)
no Time Lapse recording
does not have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L830 Landscape photography factors
Samsung WB250F Landscape photography factors
43
reasonably wide (23mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
great battery power (390 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Timelapse recording
44
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L830 Vlogging info
Samsung WB250F Vlogging info
28
reasonably wide (23mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no external microphone support
more heavy than average (508g)
35
relatively wide (24mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (226g)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not have selfie friendly display
no external mic port
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Nikon L830 vs Samsung WB250F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L830 and Samsung WB250F
 Nikon Coolpix L830Samsung WB250F
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix L830 Samsung WB250F
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2014-01-07 2013-01-07
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 -
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 23-765mm (33.3x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 921k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 16 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 7.0 frames per sec 8.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 9.00 m (Auto ISO) -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i, 30p), 1280 x 960 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 508g (1.12 lbs) 226g (0.50 lbs)
Physical dimensions 110 x 76 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.6") 106 x 62 x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 390 shots -
Battery form AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SC/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $300 $250