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Nikon P510 vs Samsung WB250F

Portability
66
Imaging
39
Features
55
Overall
45
Nikon Coolpix P510 front
 
Samsung WB250F front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
44
Overall
39

Nikon P510 vs Samsung WB250F Key Specs

Nikon P510
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1000mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 555g - 120 x 83 x 102mm
  • Introduced July 2012
  • Old Model is Nikon P500
  • Refreshed by Nikon P520
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
  • Launched January 2013
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Nikon P510 vs Samsung WB250F Overview

Below is a extensive comparison of the Nikon P510 vs Samsung WB250F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Samsung. The image resolution of the P510 (16MP) and the WB250F (14MP) is relatively similar and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The P510 was revealed 6 months prior to the WB250F which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Nikon P510 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB250F being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a short summation of how the P510 matches up versus the WB250F for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P510 over the Samsung WB250F

 P510 WB250F 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution921k460kClearer screen (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Nikon P510

 WB250F P510 
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon P510 and Samsung WB250F

 P510 WB250F 
LaunchedJuly 2012January 2013Similar generation
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Nikon P510 vs Samsung WB250F Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon P510 has outer dimensions of 120mm x 83mm x 102mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 4.0") and a weight of 555 grams (1.22 lbs) while 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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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the P510 versus the WB250F.

Nikon P510 vs Samsung WB250F size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the P510 and WB250F is 66 and 93 respectively.

Nikon P510 vs Samsung WB250F top view buttons comparison

Nikon P510 vs Samsung WB250F Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements merely by going over technical specs. The graphic here may give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the P510 and WB250F.

As you have seen, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should count on the Nikon P510 to offer more detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs far more aggressively.

Nikon P510 vs Samsung WB250F sensor size comparison

Nikon P510 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P510 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P510 Portrait photography factors
Samsung WB250F Portrait photography factors
43
manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
35
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon P510 Street photography features
Samsung WB250F Street photography features
50
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than competition (555g)
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (226g)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P510 Sports photography factors
Samsung WB250F Sports photography factors
50
amazing zoom range (24-1000mm 41.7 x zoom)
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
includes tracking focus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery life (200 per charge)
does not have phase detect auto focus
51
amazing zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P510 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB250F as a Travel photography camera
54
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1000mm)
bad battery life (200 shots)
more heavy than competition (555 grams)
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
69
lighter than competition (226g)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
long zoom (432mm)
no Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon P510
Landscape photography with Samsung WB250F
47
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
bad battery life (200 CIPA)
44
reasonably wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P510 Vlogging features
Samsung WB250F Vlogging features
27
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not contain selfie friendly display
doesn't have microphone port
more heavy than competition (555g)
35
reasonably wide (24mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (226g)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no mic socket
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Nikon P510 vs Samsung WB250F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P510 and Samsung WB250F
 Nikon Coolpix P510Samsung WB250F
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix P510 Samsung WB250F
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-07-05 2013-01-07
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed C2 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1000mm (41.7x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus distance 2cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 921k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 16 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 7.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (15, 30fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (120, 30fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 555 gr (1.22 lb) 226 gr (0.50 lb)
Dimensions 120 x 83 x 102mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 4.0") 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 200 pictures -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL5 -
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $600 $250