Nikon S6100 vs Samsung WB250F
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Nikon S6100 vs Samsung WB250F Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-196mm (F3.7-5.6) lens
- 175g - 98 x 58 x 27mm
- Announced February 2011
(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
Nikon S6100 vs Samsung WB250F Overview
Lets look a bit more in depth at the Nikon S6100 versus Samsung WB250F, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Nikon and Samsung. The image resolution of the S6100 (16MP) and the WB250F (14MP) is pretty comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe S6100 was announced 23 months prior to the WB250F which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a short overview of how the S6100 grades against the WB250F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Nikon S6100 vs Samsung WB250F Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S6100 & Samsung WB250F. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon S6100 Gallery & Samsung WB250F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S6100 over the Samsung WB250F
S6100 | WB250F | |||
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Manually focus | Very accurate focus |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Nikon S6100
WB250F | S6100 | |||
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Announced | January 2013 | February 2011 | Fresher by 23 months |
Common features in the Nikon S6100 and Samsung WB250F
S6100 | WB250F | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical screen sizing | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 460k | Equal screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Nikon S6100 vs Samsung WB250F Physical Comparison
When you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S6100 has got physical dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Samsung WB250F has dimensions of 106mm x 62mm x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).
Check the Nikon S6100 versus Samsung WB250F in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the S6100 compared to the WB250F.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S6100 and WB250F is 93 and 93 respectively.
Nikon S6100 vs Samsung WB250F Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is hard to see the contrast in sensor sizing purely by seeing specifications. The visual here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the S6100 and WB250F.
Plainly, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Nikon S6100 to produce more detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older S6100 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.
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Nikon S6100 vs Samsung WB250F Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S6100 | Samsung WB250F | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Nikon | Samsung |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix S6100 | Samsung WB250F |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2011-02-09 | 2013-01-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Expeed C2 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-196mm (7.0x) | 24-432mm (18.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.7-5.6 | f/3.2-5.8 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 460k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | TFT touchscreen LCD with Anti-reflection coating | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 16s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | 8.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.50 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720p (30fps), 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) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | 175 grams (0.39 lbs) | 226 grams (0.50 lbs) |
Dimensions | 98 x 58 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" 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 | 210 shots | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | EN-EL12 | - |
Self timer | Yes | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $195 | $250 |