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Nikon L840 vs Samsung WB250F

Portability
67
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix L840 front
 
Samsung WB250F front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
44
Overall
40

Nikon L840 vs Samsung WB250F Key Specs

Nikon L840
(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  • Superseded the Nikon L830
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
  • Released January 2013
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L840 over the Samsung WB250F

 L840 WB250F 
ReleasedFebruary 2015January 2013Newer by 26 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution921k460kClearer screen (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Nikon L840

 WB250F L840 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon L840 and Samsung WB250F

 L840 WB250F 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen dimensions3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Nikon L840 vs Samsung WB250F size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the L840 and WB250F is 67 and 93 respectively.

Nikon L840 vs Samsung WB250F top view buttons comparison

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.

Nikon L840 vs Samsung WB250F sensor size comparison

Nikon L840 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L840 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon L840
Portrait photography with Samsung WB250F
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megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
36
MP count decent (14MP)
comes with face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon L840 Street photography advice
Samsung WB250F Street photography advice
51
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (538 grams)
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (226 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L840 Sports photography highlights
Samsung WB250F Sports photography highlights
51
amazing zoom range (23-855mm 37.2 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
great battery (590 CIPA)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
52
great zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
comes with tracking focus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L840 Travel photography info
Samsung WB250F Travel photography info
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great battery (590 CIPA)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (23mm)
long zoom (855mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (538 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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lighter than competition in class (226g)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
great zoom (432mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L840 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung WB250F Landscape photography highlights
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rather wide (23mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
great battery (590 CIPA)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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really wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L840 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB250F as a Vlogging camera
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rather wide (23mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (538 grams)
35
really wide (24mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (226g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone support
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Nikon L840 vs Samsung WB250F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L840 and Samsung WB250F
 Nikon Coolpix L840Samsung WB250F
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