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Nikon P900 vs Samsung WB250F

Portability
52
Imaging
41
Features
63
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix P900 front
 
Samsung WB250F front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
44
Overall
40

Nikon P900 vs Samsung WB250F Key Specs

Nikon P900
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Expand to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-2000mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 899g - 140 x 103 x 137mm
  • Launched March 2015
  • Later Model is Nikon P1000
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
  • Announced January 2013
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Nikon P900 vs Samsung WB250F Overview

Below is a complete comparison of the Nikon P900 versus Samsung WB250F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Samsung. The resolution of the P900 (16MP) and the WB250F (14MP) is very well matched and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The P900 was introduced 2 years later than the WB250F and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Nikon P900 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB250F being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the P900 matches up vs the WB250F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P900 over the Samsung WB250F

 P900 WB250F 
AnnouncedMarch 2015January 2013More recent by 27 months
Manual focus More exact focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution921k460kSharper display (+461k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Nikon P900

 WB250F P900 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon P900 and Samsung WB250F

 P900 WB250F 
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing

Nikon P900 vs Samsung WB250F Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon P900 provides external measurements of 140mm x 103mm x 137mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 5.4") with a weight of 899 grams (1.98 lbs) and the Samsung WB250F has sizing of 106mm x 62mm x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the P900 and the WB250F.

Nikon P900 vs Samsung WB250F size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the P900 and WB250F is 52 and 93 respectively.

Nikon P900 vs Samsung WB250F top view buttons comparison

Nikon P900 vs Samsung WB250F Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its hard to imagine the difference between sensor measurements purely by checking specs. The photograph here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the P900 and WB250F.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can expect to see the Nikon P900 to resolve more detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The younger P900 should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon P900 vs Samsung WB250F sensor size comparison

Nikon P900 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P900 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P900 Portrait photography features
Samsung WB250F Portrait photography features
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manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
features face detection focus
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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decent sensor resolution (14MP)
features face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon P900 Street photography features
Samsung WB250F Street photography features
45
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (899g)
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (226g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P900 Sports photography info
Samsung WB250F Sports photography info
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long zoom range (24-2000mm 83.3 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
good battery power (360 per charge)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
52
incredible zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
features tracking focus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P900 Travel photography factors
Samsung WB250F Travel photography factors
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good battery power (360 shots)
supports bluetooth
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
relatively wide (24mm)
long zoom (2000mm)
more heavy than competition in class (899g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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lighter than others in class (226 grams)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
long reach (432mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P900 Landscape photography details
Samsung WB250F Landscape photography details
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manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
good battery power (360 shots)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
44
pretty wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P900 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB250F as a Vlogging camera
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relatively wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
lack of external microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (899 grams)
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pretty wide (24mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (226g)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
lack of mic jack
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Nikon P900 vs Samsung WB250F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P900 and Samsung WB250F
 Nikon Coolpix P900Samsung WB250F
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix P900 Samsung WB250F
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2015-03-02 2013-01-07
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed C2 -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 -
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Max boosted ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-2000mm (83.3x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 921k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 921k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 16 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 7.0fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 11.50 m (at Auto ISO) -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p) 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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 Yes None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 899 gr (1.98 pounds) 226 gr (0.50 pounds)
Dimensions 140 x 103 x 137mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 5.4") 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 360 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL23 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $600 $250