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Nikon P950 vs Samsung WB250F

Portability
52
Imaging
43
Features
70
Overall
53
Nikon Coolpix P950 front
 
Samsung WB250F front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
44
Overall
40

Nikon P950 vs Samsung WB250F Key Specs

Nikon P950
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-2000mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 1005g - 140 x 110 x 150mm
  • Announced January 2020
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 P950 vs Samsung WB250F Overview

Below, we are looking at the Nikon P950 and Samsung WB250F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the P950 (16MP) and the WB250F (14MP) is very well matched and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The P950 was unveiled 7 years later than the WB250F and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Nikon P950 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB250F being a Compact camera.

Before going through a complete comparison, below is a quick summary of how the P950 matches up versus the WB250F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P950 over the Samsung WB250F

 P950 WB250F 
AnnouncedJanuary 2020January 2013More recent by 86 months
Manual focus More precise focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimension3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution921k460kClearer display (+461k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Nikon P950

 WB250F P950 
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon P950 and Samsung WB250F

 P950 WB250F 

Nikon P950 vs Samsung WB250F Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon P950 enjoys outside measurements of 140mm x 110mm x 150mm (5.5" x 4.3" x 5.9") along with a weight of 1005 grams (2.22 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB250F has measurements of 106mm x 62mm x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Check the Nikon P950 and Samsung WB250F in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the P950 vs the WB250F.

Nikon P950 vs Samsung WB250F size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the P950 and WB250F is 52 and 93 respectively.

Nikon P950 vs Samsung WB250F top view buttons comparison

Nikon P950 vs Samsung WB250F Sensor Comparison

Generally, its difficult to envision the difference between sensor measurements simply by reading through technical specs. The graphic underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the P950 and WB250F.

As you can tell, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Nikon P950 to give you greater detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The younger P950 will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon P950 vs Samsung WB250F sensor size comparison

Nikon P950 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P950 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P950 Portrait photography info
Samsung WB250F Portrait photography info
57
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
provides face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
small sensor (1/2.3")
36
good MP (14 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon P950 as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB250F as a Street photography camera
53
screen articulates
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
small sensor (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition (1,005g)
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (226g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P950 Sports photography advice
Samsung WB250F Sports photography advice
54
amazing zoom range (24-2000mm 83.3 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
provides tracking focus
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
52
excellent zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P950 Travel photography advice
Samsung WB250F Travel photography advice
59
has bluetooth
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
really wide (24mm)
very long reach (2000mm)
more heavy than competition (1,005 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than average in class (226 grams)
good MP (14MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
long reach (432mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P950 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB250F as a Landscape photography camera
55
has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3.2 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
exports RAW formats
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small sensor (1/2.3")
44
relatively wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P950 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB250F as a Vlogging camera
59
really wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have microphone support
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than competition (1,005 grams)
35
relatively wide (24mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (226 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of mic support
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Nikon P950 vs Samsung WB250F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P950 and Samsung WB250F
 Nikon Coolpix P950Samsung WB250F
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix P950 Samsung WB250F
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2020-01-07 2013-01-07
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
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 16MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 -
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-2000mm (83.3x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3.2 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 921 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,359 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 90% -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 300 seconds 16 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 7.0 frames per sec 8.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 11.50 m (at Auto ISO) -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MP4, H.264, AAC 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 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB EN-EL20a lithium-ion battery & USB charger USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1005 gr (2.22 lb) 226 gr (0.50 lb)
Dimensions 140 x 110 x 150mm (5.5" x 4.3" x 5.9") 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 290 photographs -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Price at launch $797 $250