Nikon S33 vs Samsung WB250F
91 Imaging
36 Features
31 Overall
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93 Imaging
37 Features
44 Overall
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Nikon S33 vs Samsung WB250F Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 13MP - 1/3.1" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 30-90mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 221g - 110 x 66 x 27mm
- Released February 2015
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- 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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Following is a in-depth overview of the Nikon S33 and Samsung WB250F, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Nikon and Samsung. The image resolution of the S33 (13MP) and the WB250F (14MP) is pretty well matched but the S33 (1/3.1") and WB250F (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizing.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe S33 was launched 2 years after the WB250F which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a simple summary of how the S33 scores against the WB250F in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Photography Glossary Nikon S33 vs Samsung WB250F Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S33 & Samsung WB250F. The complete galleries are available at Nikon S33 Gallery & Samsung WB250F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S33 over the Samsung WB250F
| S33 | WB250F | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | February 2015 | January 2013 | More modern by 26 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Nikon S33
| WB250F | S33 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
| Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) | |
| Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Nikon S33 and Samsung WB250F
| S33 | WB250F | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus | No manual focus | |||
| Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
| Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen |
Nikon S33 vs Samsung WB250F Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon S33 provides external measurements of 110mm x 66mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst 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).
See the Nikon S33 and Samsung WB250F in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the S33 compared to the WB250F.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S33 and WB250F is 91 and 93 respectively.
Nikon S33 vs Samsung WB250F Sensor Comparison
Typically, its difficult to see the gap between sensor sizes only by looking at specifications. The image here might offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the S33 and WB250F.
To sum up, each of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The S33 because of its tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh more difficult and the Samsung WB250F will give more detail utilizing its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots way more aggressively. The newer S33 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.
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Nikon S33 vs Samsung WB250F Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix S33 | Samsung WB250F | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Nikon | Samsung |
| Model type | Nikon Coolpix S33 | Samsung WB250F |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Released | 2015-02-10 | 2013-01-07 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/3.1" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 4.7 x 3.5mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 16.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 13MP | 14MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 | - |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4160 x 3120 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 30-90mm (3.0x) | 24-432mm (18.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/3.2-5.8 |
| Macro focusing range | 5cm | - |
| Crop factor | 7.7 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of display | 230k dots | 460k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Display tech | - | TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 16 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | 4.7 frames per sec | 8.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.10 m (at Auto ISO) | - |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p), 320 x 240 (30p, 25p) | 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 format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| 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 | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 221 grams (0.49 lbs) | 226 grams (0.50 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 110 x 66 x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") | 106 x 62 x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 | 220 pictures | - |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | EN-EL19 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (10 sec, smile timer) | Yes |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Price at release | $150 | $250 |