Nikon P610 vs Samsung WB250F
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Nikon P610 vs Samsung WB250F Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Nikon P610 vs Samsung WB250F Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix P610 & Samsung WB250F. The full galleries are provided at Nikon P610 Gallery & Samsung WB250F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon P610 over the Samsung WB250F
P610 | WB250F | |||
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Launched | February 2015 | ![]() | January 2013 | More recent by 26 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Dial exact focus | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper screen (+461k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Nikon P610
WB250F | P610 | |||
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Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Nikon P610 and Samsung WB250F
P610 | WB250F | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon P610 vs Samsung WB250F Specifications
Nikon Coolpix P610 | Samsung WB250F | |
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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 |