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Nikon P7000 vs Samsung WB250F

Portability
85
Imaging
34
Features
51
Overall
40
Nikon Coolpix P7000 front
 
Samsung WB250F front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
44
Overall
40

Nikon P7000 vs Samsung WB250F Key Specs

Nikon P7000
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-200mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 310g - 114 x 77 x 45mm
  • Released November 2010
  • Renewed by Nikon P7100
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 P7000 vs Samsung WB250F Overview

On this page, we will be evaluating the Nikon P7000 vs Samsung WB250F, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Nikon and Samsung. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the P7000 (10MP) and WB250F (14MP) and the P7000 (1/1.7") and WB250F (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizes.

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The P7000 was brought out 3 years before the WB250F which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the P7000 matches up against the WB250F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P7000 over the Samsung WB250F

 P7000 WB250F 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Screen resolution921k460kCrisper screen (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Nikon P7000

 WB250F P7000 
ReleasedJanuary 2013November 2010More modern by 25 months
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon P7000 and Samsung WB250F

 P7000 WB250F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Nikon P7000 vs Samsung WB250F Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and size. The Nikon P7000 has got exterior measurements of 114mm x 77mm x 45mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 1.8") along with a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs) while the Samsung WB250F has specifications of 106mm x 62mm x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the P7000 and the WB250F.

Nikon P7000 vs Samsung WB250F size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the P7000 and WB250F is 85 and 93 respectively.

Nikon P7000 vs Samsung WB250F top view buttons comparison

Nikon P7000 vs Samsung WB250F Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizes just by reviewing specifications. The image underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the P7000 and WB250F.

To sum up, the 2 cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The P7000 because of its bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Samsung WB250F will offer you extra detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots more aggressively. The more aged P7000 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon P7000 vs Samsung WB250F sensor size comparison

Nikon P7000 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P7000 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P7000 Portrait photography details
Samsung WB250F Portrait photography details
44
you can focus manually
supports face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
36
decent MP (14 megapixels)
comes with face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon P7000 Street photography features
Samsung WB250F Street photography features
58
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
heavier than average in class (310g)
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (226 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P7000 Sports photography advice
Samsung WB250F Sports photography advice
38
image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
great battery (350 per charge)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
has no phase detect autofocus
52
excellent zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P7000 Travel photography highlights
Samsung WB250F Travel photography highlights
57
great battery (350 per charge)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
heavier than average in class (310g)
MP count low (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competition in class (226 grams)
decent MP (14MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
great reach (432mm)
no Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P7000 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB250F as a Landscape photography camera
52
you can focus manually
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
great battery (350 shots)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
44
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P7000 Vlogging features
Samsung WB250F Vlogging features
30
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
does have external mic support
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
heavier than average in class (310 grams)
35
reasonably wide (24mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (226g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
no external mic port
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Nikon P7000 vs Samsung WB250F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P7000 and Samsung WB250F
 Nikon Coolpix P7000Samsung WB250F
General Information
Make Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix P7000 Samsung WB250F
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-11-23 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed C2 -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 99 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-200mm (7.1x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing distance 2cm -
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 921 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT LCD monitor with anti- reflection coating and 5-level brightness adjustment TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder coverage 80% -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 16 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.50 m -
Flash modes Auto, Auto with red-eye reduction, Fill flash, Manual, Slow sync, Rear curtain flash -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 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 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD Lite, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 310g (0.68 lb) 226g (0.50 lb)
Physical dimensions 114 x 77 x 45mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 1.8") 106 x 62 x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 39 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 19.1 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.8 not tested
DXO Low light rating 147 not tested
Other
Battery life 350 photos -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 second delay) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $354 $250