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Nikon S1000pj vs Samsung WB250F

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Nikon Coolpix S1000pj front
 
Samsung WB250F front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
44
Overall
40

Nikon S1000pj vs Samsung WB250F Key Specs

Nikon S1000pj
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.8) lens
  • 175g - 96 x 62 x 23mm
  • Revealed August 2009
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 S1000pj vs Samsung WB250F Overview

Here, we are comparing the Nikon S1000pj and 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 S1000pj (12MP) and the WB250F (14MP) is very comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S1000pj was manufactured 4 years earlier than the WB250F which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the S1000pj scores against the WB250F in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S1000pj over the Samsung WB250F

 S1000pj WB250F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Nikon S1000pj

 WB250F S1000pj 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013August 2009Newer by 41 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon S1000pj and Samsung WB250F

 S1000pj WB250F 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Nikon S1000pj vs Samsung WB250F Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Nikon S1000pj provides outer dimensions of 96mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB250F has specifications of 106mm x 62mm x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the S1000pj compared to the WB250F.

Nikon S1000pj vs Samsung WB250F size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the S1000pj and WB250F is 94 and 93 respectively.

Nikon S1000pj vs Samsung WB250F top view buttons comparison

Nikon S1000pj vs Samsung WB250F Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions simply by seeing specifications. The pic here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the S1000pj and WB250F.

Plainly, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Samsung WB250F to show extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged S1000pj will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon S1000pj vs Samsung WB250F sensor size comparison

Nikon S1000pj vs Samsung WB250F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S1000pj vs Samsung WB250F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S1000pj Portrait photography factors
Samsung WB250F Portrait photography factors
21
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
36
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S1000pj
Street photography with Samsung WB250F
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (226g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S1000pj Sports photography features
Samsung WB250F Sports photography features
34
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
52
amazing zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S1000pj Travel photography information
Samsung WB250F Travel photography information
57
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
69
lighter than competition (226g)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
very long zoom (432mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S1000pj Landscape photography advice
Samsung WB250F Landscape photography advice
32
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
44
rather wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S1000pj Vlogging advice
Samsung WB250F Vlogging advice
28
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic port
35
rather wide (24mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (226 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external microphone support
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Nikon S1000pj vs Samsung WB250F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S1000pj and Samsung WB250F
 Nikon Coolpix S1000pjSamsung WB250F
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix S1000pj Samsung WB250F
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-08-04 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-5.8 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus range 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 16 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 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 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format 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 gr (0.39 lb) 226 gr (0.50 lb)
Physical dimensions 96 x 62 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.9") 106 x 62 x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 model EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $289 $250