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Nikon P610 vs Samsung WB250F

Portability
65
Imaging
40
Features
60
Overall
48
Nikon Coolpix P610 front
 
Samsung WB250F front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
44
Overall
40

Nikon P610 vs Samsung WB250F Key Specs

Nikon P610
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1440mm (F3.3-6.5) lens
  • 565g - 125 x 85 x 107mm
  • Announced February 2015
  • Replaced the Nikon P600
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
Photography Glossary

Nikon P610 vs Samsung WB250F Overview

Below is a in-depth assessment of the Nikon P610 vs Samsung WB250F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Nikon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the P610 (16MP) and the WB250F (14MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The P610 was unveiled 2 years later than the WB250F and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Nikon P610 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB250F being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief view of how the P610 grades vs the WB250F when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P610 over the Samsung WB250F

 P610 WB250F 
LaunchedFebruary 2015January 2013More recent by 26 months
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution921k460kSharper screen (+461k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Nikon P610

 WB250F P610 
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon P610 and Samsung WB250F

 P610 WB250F 
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions

Nikon P610 vs Samsung WB250F Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to lug around your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon P610 enjoys external dimensions of 125mm x 85mm x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") with a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs) while the Samsung WB250F has dimensions of 106mm x 62mm x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon P610 vs Samsung WB250F in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the P610 versus the WB250F.

Nikon P610 vs Samsung WB250F size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the P610 and WB250F is 65 and 93 respectively.

Nikon P610 vs Samsung WB250F top view buttons comparison

Nikon P610 vs Samsung WB250F Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's tough to see the difference between sensor measurements simply by checking technical specs. The graphic here will help give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the P610 and WB250F.

As you can tell, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Nikon P610 to give greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The younger P610 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon P610 vs Samsung WB250F sensor size comparison

Nikon P610 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P610 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P610 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB250F as a Portrait photography camera
44
manual focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
includes face detect autofocus
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
36
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon P610 Street photography advice
Samsung WB250F Street photography advice
50
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Optical)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than competition in class (565 grams)
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (226 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon P610
Sports photography with Samsung WB250F
53
amazing zoom range (24-1440mm 60.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
includes tracking focus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
52
long zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
comes with tracking focus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P610 Travel photography information
Samsung WB250F Travel photography information
62
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
rather wide (24mm)
great zoom (1440mm)
heavier than competition in class (565g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than competition in class (226 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
long reach (432mm)
lack of Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P610 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB250F as a Landscape photography camera
50
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
44
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon P610
Vlogging with Samsung WB250F
59
rather wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no mic support
heavier than competition in class (565 grams)
35
pretty wide (24mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (226 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone jack
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Nikon P610 vs Samsung WB250F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P610 and Samsung WB250F
 Nikon Coolpix P610Samsung WB250F
General Information
Company Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix P610 Samsung WB250F
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2015-02-10 2013-01-07
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
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 16MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1440mm (60.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-6.5 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 921k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 16 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 7.0 frames per second 8.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.50 m -
Flash modes TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30/25p, 60/50i) 1280 x 720 (60/50/30/25/15/12.5p) 960 x 540 (30/25p) 640 x 480 (120/100/30/25p) 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 format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 565 gr (1.25 lb) 226 gr (0.50 lb)
Physical dimensions 125 x 85 x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") 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 330 photos -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL23 -
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $430 $250