Nikon P7000 vs Samsung WB250F
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Nikon P7000 vs Samsung WB250F Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Nikon P7000 vs Samsung WB250F Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix P7000 & Samsung WB250F. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon P7000 Gallery & Samsung WB250F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon P7000 over the Samsung WB250F
P7000 | WB250F | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More exact focusing | ||
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper screen (+461k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Nikon P7000
WB250F | P7000 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Released | January 2013 | ![]() | November 2010 | More modern by 25 months |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Nikon P7000 and Samsung WB250F
P7000 | WB250F | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 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).
See the Nikon P7000 vs Samsung WB250F in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon P7000 vs Samsung WB250F Specifications
Nikon Coolpix P7000 | Samsung WB250F | |
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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 |