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Nikon S33 vs Samsung WB250F

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34
Nikon Coolpix S33 front
 
Samsung WB250F front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
44
Overall
39

Nikon S33 vs Samsung WB250F Key Specs

Nikon S33
(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
Samsung WB250F
(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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Nikon S33 vs Samsung WB250F Overview

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.

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The 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

        

Reasons to pick Nikon S33 over the Samsung WB250F

 S33 WB250F 
AnnouncedFebruary 2015January 2013More modern by 26 months

Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Nikon S33

 WB250F S33 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon S33 and Samsung WB250F

 S33 WB250F 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Nikon S33 vs Samsung WB250F size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S33 and WB250F is 91 and 93 respectively.

Nikon S33 vs Samsung WB250F top view buttons comparison

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.

Nikon S33 vs Samsung WB250F sensor size comparison

Nikon S33 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S33 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S33
Portrait photography with Samsung WB250F
33
good megapixels (13 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/3.1")
doesn't have RAW format
35
good resolution (14 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
no manual focus
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S33 Street photography details
Samsung WB250F Street photography details
58
has image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/3.1")
doesn't have RAW format
more heavy than competition (221g)
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (226g)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S33 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB250F as a Sports photography camera
43
has image stabilization (Digital)
good megapixels (13 megapixels)
has tracking focus
environment sealing
continuous shooting slow (4.7 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/3.1")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
51
long zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S33
Travel photography with Samsung WB250F
58
environment sealing
good megapixels (13MP)
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (221g)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than competitors in class (226g)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
long reach (432mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S33 Landscape photography information
Samsung WB250F Landscape photography information
36
has image stabilization (Digital)
good megapixels (13MP)
environment sealing
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/3.1")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
44
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S33 Vlogging features
Samsung WB250F Vlogging features
29
has image stabilization (Digital)
has face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
lack of microphone jack
more heavy than competition (221g)
35
fairly wide (24mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (226 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not offer selfie friendly display
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Nikon S33 vs Samsung WB250F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S33 and Samsung WB250F
 Nikon Coolpix S33Samsung 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