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Nikon S5200 vs Samsung WB250F

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34
Nikon Coolpix S5200 front
 
Samsung WB250F front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
44
Overall
40

Nikon S5200 vs Samsung WB250F Key Specs

Nikon S5200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-156mm (F) lens
  • 146g - 98 x 58 x 22mm
  • Released January 2013
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
  • Launched January 2013
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Nikon S5200 vs Samsung WB250F Overview

Here, we will be contrasting the Nikon S5200 and Samsung WB250F, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Nikon and Samsung. The image resolution of the S5200 (16MP) and the WB250F (14MP) is relatively close and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S5200 was released around the same time to the WB250F and they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the S5200 scores vs the WB250F when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S5200 over the Samsung WB250F

 S5200 WB250F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Nikon S5200

 WB250F S5200 
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Common features in the Nikon S5200 and Samsung WB250F

 S5200 WB250F 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2013Same age
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Screen resolution460k460kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Nikon S5200 vs Samsung WB250F Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon S5200 enjoys external measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Samsung WB250F has sizing of 106mm x 62mm x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon S5200 and Samsung WB250F in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at that moment. The following is a front view scale comparison of the S5200 and the WB250F.

Nikon S5200 vs Samsung WB250F size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the S5200 and WB250F is 95 and 93 respectively.

Nikon S5200 vs Samsung WB250F top view buttons comparison

Nikon S5200 vs Samsung WB250F Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing merely by looking through specs. The graphic underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the S5200 and WB250F.

All in all, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Nikon S5200 to provide you with greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively.

Nikon S5200 vs Samsung WB250F sensor size comparison

Nikon S5200 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S5200 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S5200 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB250F as a Portrait photography camera
30
decent megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
36
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S5200 Street photography highlights
Samsung WB250F Street photography highlights
48
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (226 grams)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S5200 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB250F as a Sports photography camera
28
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low battery power (160 per charge)
does not have phase detect auto focus
52
incredible zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
comes with tracking focus
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S5200 Travel photography info
Samsung WB250F Travel photography info
68
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (26mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low battery power (160 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
69
lighter than average in class (226g)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
great zoom (432mm)
no Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S5200 Landscape photography advice
Samsung WB250F Landscape photography advice
42
rather wide (26mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
decent megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
low battery power (160 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
44
fairly wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S5200 Vlogging features
Samsung WB250F Vlogging features
33
rather wide (26mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have mic jack
35
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (226 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
no microphone socket
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Nikon S5200 vs Samsung WB250F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S5200 and Samsung WB250F
 Nikon Coolpix S5200Samsung WB250F
General Information
Brand Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix S5200 Samsung WB250F
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-01-29 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.16 x 4.62mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-156mm (6.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.2-5.8
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 16 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 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
Inbuilt flash
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 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 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 146 gr (0.32 lb) 226 gr (0.50 lb)
Physical dimensions 98 x 58 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" 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 life 160 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL19 -
Self timer - Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $130 $250