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Nikon S620 vs Samsung WB250F

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Nikon Coolpix S620 front
 
Samsung WB250F front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
44
Overall
40

Nikon S620 vs Samsung WB250F Key Specs

Nikon S620
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.7-5.8) lens
  • 120g - 90 x 53 x 23mm
  • Revealed February 2009
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 S620 vs Samsung WB250F Overview

Below, we will be evaluating the Nikon S620 vs 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 S620 (12MP) and the WB250F (14MP) is pretty well matched and they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S620 was launched 4 years prior to the WB250F which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the S620 matches up versus the WB250F in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S620 over the Samsung WB250F

 S620 WB250F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Nikon S620

 WB250F S620 
LaunchedJanuary 2013February 2009More modern by 47 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon S620 and Samsung WB250F

 S620 WB250F 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Nikon S620 vs Samsung WB250F Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Nikon S620 has got outer measurements of 90mm x 53mm x 23mm (3.5" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 120 grams (0.26 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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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the S620 against the WB250F.

Nikon S620 vs Samsung WB250F size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the S620 and WB250F is 96 and 93 respectively.

Nikon S620 vs Samsung WB250F top view buttons comparison

Nikon S620 vs Samsung WB250F Sensor Comparison

Often, it's hard to picture the gap between sensor sizes merely by checking technical specs. The pic below should provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the S620 and WB250F.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Samsung WB250F to give you greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged S620 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon S620 vs Samsung WB250F sensor size comparison

Nikon S620 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S620 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S620
Portrait photography with Samsung WB250F
20
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
36
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
provides face detection focus
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S620
Street photography with Samsung WB250F
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (120g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (226 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S620 Sports photography information
Samsung WB250F Sports photography information
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
52
incredible zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S620 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB250F as a Travel photography camera
62
lighter than competition in class (120 grams)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
69
lighter than others (226g)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
great zoom (432mm)
missing Time Lapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S620
Landscape photography with Samsung WB250F
32
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Timelapse mode
44
rather wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S620 Vlogging factors
Samsung WB250F Vlogging factors
31
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (120g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
no external microphone support
35
rather wide (24mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (226 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
missing external mic port
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Nikon S620 vs Samsung WB250F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S620 and Samsung WB250F
 Nikon Coolpix S620Samsung WB250F
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix S620 Samsung WB250F
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-02-03 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.7-5.8 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus range 2cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 16 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash settings Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 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 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 120 gr (0.26 pounds) 226 gr (0.50 pounds)
Dimensions 90 x 53 x 23mm (3.5" x 2.1" 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 model EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $37 $250