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Nikon P1000 vs Samsung WB250F

Portability
49
Imaging
42
Features
67
Overall
52
Nikon Coolpix P1000 front
 
Samsung WB250F front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
44
Overall
40

Nikon P1000 vs Samsung WB250F Key Specs

Nikon P1000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-3000mm (F2.8-8) lens
  • 1415g - 146 x 119 x 181mm
  • Revealed July 2018
  • Succeeded the Nikon P900
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
  • Announced January 2013
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Nikon P1000 vs Samsung WB250F Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Nikon P1000 vs Samsung WB250F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Nikon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the P1000 (16MP) and the WB250F (14MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The P1000 was unveiled 5 years after the WB250F which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Nikon P1000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB250F being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summary of how the P1000 grades vs the WB250F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P1000 over the Samsung WB250F

 P1000 WB250F 
AnnouncedJuly 2018January 2013More modern by 67 months
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimensions3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution921k460kCrisper screen (+461k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Nikon P1000

 WB250F P1000 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon P1000 and Samsung WB250F

 P1000 WB250F 

Nikon P1000 vs Samsung WB250F Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon P1000 features exterior measurements of 146mm x 119mm x 181mm (5.7" x 4.7" x 7.1") along with a weight of 1415 grams (3.12 lbs) while 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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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the P1000 compared to the WB250F.

Nikon P1000 vs Samsung WB250F size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the P1000 and WB250F is 49 and 93 respectively.

Nikon P1000 vs Samsung WB250F top view buttons comparison

Nikon P1000 vs Samsung WB250F Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes merely by checking out a spec sheet. The image underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the P1000 and WB250F.

As you can see, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should count on the Nikon P1000 to provide extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures more aggressively. The fresher P1000 provides a benefit in sensor innovation.

Nikon P1000 vs Samsung WB250F sensor size comparison

Nikon P1000 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P1000 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P1000 Portrait photography information
Samsung WB250F Portrait photography information
57
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focus
supports RAW formats
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
36
resolution is good (14MP)
provides face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon P1000 Street photography factors
Samsung WB250F Street photography factors
51
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
more heavy than others in class (1,415 grams)
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (226g)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P1000 Sports photography info
Samsung WB250F Sports photography info
49
incredible zoom range (24-3000mm 125.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (250 shots)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
52
amazing zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon P1000
Travel photography with Samsung WB250F
54
supports bluetooth
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
really wide (24mm)
great reach (3000mm)
not so great battery pack (250 shots)
more heavy than others in class (1,415 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competition (226 grams)
resolution is good (14MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
great reach (432mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P1000 Landscape photography information
Samsung WB250F Landscape photography information
51
focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3.2")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
supports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (250 per charge)
44
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P1000 Vlogging factors
Samsung WB250F Vlogging factors
58
really wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has external microphone jack
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than others in class (1,415 grams)
35
fairly wide (24mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (226g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone jack
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Nikon P1000 vs Samsung WB250F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P1000 and Samsung WB250F
 Nikon Coolpix P1000Samsung WB250F
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix P1000 Samsung WB250F
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2018-07-10 2013-01-07
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Nikon Expeed -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 -
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-3000mm (125.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-8 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3.2" 3"
Display resolution 921 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,359 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 99% -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 16 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 7.0fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at Auto ISO) -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC 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 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1415 grams (3.12 pounds) 226 grams (0.50 pounds)
Physical dimensions 146 x 119 x 181mm (5.7" x 4.7" x 7.1") 106 x 62 x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 250 pictures -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I support) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $1,000 $250