Nikon P80 vs Samsung WB250F

Following is a thorough assessment of the Nikon P80 versus Samsung WB250F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Samsung. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the P80 (10MP) and WB250F (14MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The P80 was released 5 years before the WB250F which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon P80 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB250F being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the P80 scores vs the WB250F when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix P80 and Samsung WB250F. The complete galleries are available at Nikon P80 Gallery and Samsung WB250F Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon P80 offers external dimensions of 110mm x 79mm x 78mm (4.3" x 3.1" x 3.1") along with a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) and the Samsung WB250F has dimensions of 106mm x 62mm x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Look at the Nikon P80 versus Samsung WB250F in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the P80 versus the WB250F.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the P80 and WB250F is 75 and 93 respectively.

Typically, it is very difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizes merely by reading through specs. The pic below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the P80 and WB250F.

All in all, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Samsung WB250F to resolve greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged P80 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.