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Nikon S4300 vs Samsung WB250F

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
39
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix S4300 front
 
Samsung WB250F front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
44
Overall
39

Nikon S4300 vs Samsung WB250F Key Specs

Nikon S4300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-156mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 139g - 96 x 59 x 21mm
  • Released February 2012
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
  • Introduced January 2013
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Nikon S4300 vs Samsung WB250F Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Nikon S4300 and Samsung WB250F, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Nikon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the S4300 (16MP) and the WB250F (14MP) is pretty comparable and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S4300 was brought out 11 months earlier than the WB250F which means that they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a simple view of how the S4300 matches up against the WB250F in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S4300 over the Samsung WB250F

 S4300 WB250F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Nikon S4300

 WB250F S4300 
IntroducedJanuary 2013February 2012Newer by 11 months

Common features in the Nikon S4300 and Samsung WB250F

 S4300 WB250F 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Screen resolution460k460kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Nikon S4300 vs Samsung WB250F Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon S4300 features outer dimensions of 96mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Samsung WB250F has specifications of 106mm x 62mm x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the S4300 against the WB250F.

Nikon S4300 vs Samsung WB250F size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S4300 and WB250F is 95 and 93 respectively.

Nikon S4300 vs Samsung WB250F top view buttons comparison

Nikon S4300 vs Samsung WB250F Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by seeing technical specs. The image underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the S4300 and WB250F.

As you can tell, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Nikon S4300 to provide greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged S4300 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon S4300 vs Samsung WB250F sensor size comparison

Nikon S4300 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S4300 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S4300 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB250F as a Portrait photography camera
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sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
35
good MP (14 megapixels)
comes with face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S4300 Street photography details
Samsung WB250F Street photography details
67
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features focus via touch
lighter than average in class (139 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (226 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S4300 Sports photography advice
Samsung WB250F Sports photography advice
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (180 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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excellent zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S4300 Travel photography factors
Samsung WB250F Travel photography factors
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lighter than average in class (139 grams)
features focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse function
terrible battery life (180 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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lighter than competition (226g)
good MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
very long reach (432mm)
missing Time Lapse function
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S4300
Landscape photography with Samsung WB250F
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pretty wide (26mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
terrible battery life (180 per charge)
lack of Timelapse function
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relatively wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S4300 Vlogging details
Samsung WB250F Vlogging details
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pretty wide (26mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focusing
lighter than average in class (139 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone support
35
relatively wide (24mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (226 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not have selfie friendly display
missing external mic port
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Nikon S4300 vs Samsung WB250F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S4300 and Samsung WB250F
 Nikon Coolpix S4300Samsung WB250F
General Information
Company Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix S4300 Samsung WB250F
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-02-01 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-156mm (6.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-6.5 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 16 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 8.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 139 gr (0.31 lb) 226 gr (0.50 lb)
Dimensions 96 x 59 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") 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 180 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL19 -
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $119 $250