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Nikon S100 vs Samsung WB250F

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Nikon Coolpix S100 front
 
Samsung WB250F front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
44
Overall
40

Nikon S100 vs Samsung WB250F Key Specs

Nikon S100
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.8) lens
  • 175g - 99 x 65 x 18mm
  • Introduced August 2011
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
  • Launched January 2013
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Nikon S100 vs Samsung WB250F Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Nikon S100 and Samsung WB250F, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Nikon and Samsung. The resolution of the S100 (16MP) and the WB250F (14MP) is very similar and they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S100 was revealed 16 months earlier than the WB250F making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the S100 grades against the WB250F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S100 over the Samsung WB250F

 S100 WB250F 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Display dimension3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution820k460kCrisper display (+360k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Nikon S100

 WB250F S100 
LaunchedJanuary 2013August 2011Newer by 16 months

Common features in the Nikon S100 and Samsung WB250F

 S100 WB250F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Nikon S100 vs Samsung WB250F Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon S100 comes with external measurements of 99mm x 65mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Samsung WB250F has measurements of 106mm x 62mm x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Compare the Nikon S100 and Samsung WB250F in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the S100 and the WB250F.

Nikon S100 vs Samsung WB250F size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the S100 and WB250F is 94 and 93 respectively.

Nikon S100 vs Samsung WB250F top view buttons comparison

Nikon S100 vs Samsung WB250F Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to see the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reading specifications. The pic below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the S100 and WB250F.

Plainly, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Nikon S100 to offer you more detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged S100 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Nikon S100 vs Samsung WB250F sensor size comparison

Nikon S100 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S100 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S100 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB250F as a Portrait photography camera
40
focusing manually
decent megapixels (16MP)
features face detection focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
36
decent MP (14 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S100
Street photography with Samsung WB250F
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
has focus via touch
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (226g)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S100 Sports photography details
Samsung WB250F Sports photography details
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
slow fps (6.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery power (150 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
52
incredible zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
has tracking autofocus
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S100 Travel photography features
Samsung WB250F Travel photography features
65
has focus via touch
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
bad battery power (150 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
69
lighter than competition in class (226 grams)
decent MP (14MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
great zoom (432mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S100 Landscape photography details
Samsung WB250F Landscape photography details
45
focusing manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
lovely big screen (3.5")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
bad battery power (150 shots)
lack of Time Lapse recording
44
pretty wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S100 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB250F as a Vlogging camera
35
reasonably wide (28mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external mic port
35
pretty wide (24mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (226 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of external microphone support
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Nikon S100 vs Samsung WB250F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S100 and Samsung WB250F
 Nikon Coolpix S100Samsung WB250F
General Information
Make Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix S100 Samsung WB250F
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-08-24 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed C2 -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-4.8 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3.5" 3"
Screen resolution 820k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech Organic LED monitor TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 16s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 6.0fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 175 grams (0.39 pounds) 226 grams (0.50 pounds)
Dimensions 99 x 65 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.7") 106 x 62 x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 150 pictures -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $240 $250