Nikon L840 vs Samsung WB250F
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Nikon L840 vs Samsung WB250F Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 23-855mm (F3.0-6.5) lens
- 538g - 114 x 89 x 96mm
- Introduced February 2015
- Superseded the Nikon L830
(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
- Released January 2013
Nikon L840 vs Samsung WB250F Overview
On this page, we will be looking at the Nikon L840 versus Samsung WB250F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the L840 (16MP) and the WB250F (14MP) is pretty similar and both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe L840 was unveiled 2 years after the WB250F which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Nikon L840 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB250F being a Compact camera.
Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the L840 grades vs the WB250F for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Nikon L840 vs Samsung WB250F Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix L840 & Samsung WB250F. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon L840 Gallery & Samsung WB250F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon L840 over the Samsung WB250F
L840 | WB250F | |||
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Released | February 2015 | January 2013 | Newer by 26 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 460k | Clearer screen (+461k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Nikon L840
WB250F | L840 | |||
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Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Nikon L840 and Samsung WB250F
L840 | WB250F | |||
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Manual focus | Lack of manual focus | |||
Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen measurements | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen |
Nikon L840 vs Samsung WB250F Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon L840 has external dimensions of 114mm x 89mm x 96mm (4.5" x 3.5" x 3.8") accompanied by a weight of 538 grams (1.19 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB250F has specifications of 106mm x 62mm x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).
Compare the Nikon L840 versus Samsung WB250F in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the L840 compared to the WB250F.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the L840 and WB250F is 67 and 93 respectively.
Nikon L840 vs Samsung WB250F Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, its hard to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reviewing specs. The picture below will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the L840 and WB250F.
As you can plainly see, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can expect the Nikon L840 to offer you extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs more aggressively. The newer L840 should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.
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Nikon L840 vs Samsung WB250F Specifications
Nikon Coolpix L840 | Samsung WB250F | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Nikon | Samsung |
Model | Nikon Coolpix L840 | Samsung WB250F |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2015-02-10 | 2013-01-07 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | - |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 23-855mm (37.2x) | 24-432mm (18.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.0-6.5 | f/3.2-5.8 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 921 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 16s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 7.4 frames per sec | 8.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 6.90 m (at Auto ISO) | - |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) | 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 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 538 grams (1.19 lbs) | 226 grams (0.50 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 114 x 89 x 96mm (4.5" x 3.5" x 3.8") | 106 x 62 x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 590 photographs | - |
Type of battery | AA | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SC/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at release | $400 | $250 |