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Nikon P7700 vs Samsung WB250F

Portability
82
Imaging
37
Features
70
Overall
50
Nikon Coolpix P7700 front
 
Samsung WB250F front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
44
Overall
40

Nikon P7700 vs Samsung WB250F Key Specs

Nikon P7700
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-200mm (F2.0-4.0) lens
  • 392g - 119 x 73 x 50mm
  • Released May 2013
  • Replaced the Nikon P7100
Samsung WB250F
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 226g - 106 x 62 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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Nikon P7700 vs Samsung WB250F Overview

Here, we are looking at the Nikon P7700 vs Samsung WB250F, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Nikon and Samsung. The resolution of the P7700 (12MP) and the WB250F (14MP) is fairly comparable but the P7700 (1/1.7") and WB250F (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor size.

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The P7700 was launched 5 months after the WB250F which means that they are of a similar age. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple summary of how the P7700 matches up vs the WB250F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P7700 over the Samsung WB250F

 P7700 WB250F 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution921k460kCrisper display (+461k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Nikon P7700

 WB250F P7700 
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon P7700 and Samsung WB250F

 P7700 WB250F 
RevealedMay 2013January 2013Same age
Display size3"3"Same display size

Nikon P7700 vs Samsung WB250F Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon P7700 has got exterior measurements of 119mm x 73mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.9" x 2.0") with a weight of 392 grams (0.86 lbs) and the Samsung WB250F has sizing of 106mm x 62mm x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the P7700 and the WB250F.

Nikon P7700 vs Samsung WB250F size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the P7700 and WB250F is 82 and 93 respectively.

Nikon P7700 vs Samsung WB250F top view buttons comparison

Nikon P7700 vs Samsung WB250F Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizes only by seeing specifications. The image here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the P7700 and WB250F.

Plainly, the 2 cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The P7700 due to its larger sensor will make achieving bokeh easier and the Samsung WB250F will provide more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics way more aggressively.

Nikon P7700 vs Samsung WB250F sensor size comparison

Nikon P7700 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P7700 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P7700 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB250F as a Portrait photography camera
46
manual focus
features face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
36
decent MP (14MP)
comes with face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon P7700 Street photography factors
Samsung WB250F Street photography factors
64
screen articulates
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
more heavy than competition in class (392g)
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (226 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P7700 Sports photography highlights
Samsung WB250F Sports photography highlights
43
image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
good battery life (330 per charge)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
52
amazing zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P7700 Travel photography features
Samsung WB250F Travel photography features
65
good battery life (330 per charge)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
really wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (392g)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
69
lighter than competition (226 grams)
decent MP (14MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
very long zoom (432mm)
no Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P7700 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB250F as a Landscape photography camera
54
manual focus
really wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
good battery life (330 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
doesn't have Timelapse function
44
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P7700 Vlogging highlights
Samsung WB250F Vlogging highlights
75
really wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
selfie friendly display
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with external microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (392g)
35
pretty wide (24mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (226 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no mic socket
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Nikon P7700 vs Samsung WB250F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P7700 and Samsung WB250F
 Nikon Coolpix P7700Samsung WB250F
General Information
Brand Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix P7700 Samsung WB250F
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-05-28 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 99 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-200mm (7.1x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.0-4.0 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus range 2cm -
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 921k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 16s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 8.0fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 10.00 m -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (15, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (120, 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 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 392 grams (0.86 pounds) 226 grams (0.50 pounds)
Physical dimensions 119 x 73 x 50mm (4.7" x 2.9" x 2.0") 106 x 62 x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 53 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.1 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.7 not tested
DXO Low light score 191 not tested
Other
Battery life 330 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL14 -
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 seconds) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $499 $250