Nikon S5200 vs Samsung WB250F
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Nikon S5200 vs Samsung WB250F Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Nikon S5200 vs Samsung WB250F Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S5200 & Samsung WB250F. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon S5200 Gallery & Samsung WB250F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S5200 over the Samsung WB250F
S5200 | WB250F |
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Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Nikon S5200
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Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Nikon S5200 and Samsung WB250F
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Launched | January 2013 | ![]() | January 2013 | Same age |
Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same screen sizing |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 460k | Equal 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
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Nikon S5200 vs Samsung WB250F Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S5200 | Samsung WB250F | |
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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 |