Nikon S6500 vs Samsung WB250F
Portability
92 Imaging
40 Features
51 Overall
44
92 Imaging
40 Features
51 Overall
44
Portability
93 Imaging
38 Features
44 Overall
40
93 Imaging
38 Features
44 Overall
40
Nikon S6500 vs Samsung WB250F Key Specs
Nikon S6500
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-300mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 250g - 95 x 58 x 26mm
- Announced January 2013
Samsung WB250F
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
- 226g - 106 x 62 x 22mm
- Revealed January 2013
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Here is a detailed overview of the Nikon S6500 and Samsung WB250F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Nikon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the S6500 (16MP) and the WB250F (14MP) is very well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe S6500 was revealed very close to the WB250F so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the S6500 matches up against the WB250F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Nikon S6500 over the Samsung WB250F
| S6500 | WB250F | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | More exact focus |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Nikon S6500
| WB250F | S6500 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Nikon S6500 and Samsung WB250F
| S6500 | WB250F | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | January 2013 |  | January 2013 | Similar generation |
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal display sizing |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 460k | Identical display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither contains selfie screen |
Nikon S6500 vs Samsung WB250F Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to carry your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon S6500 has got physical dimensions of 95mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB250F has measurements of 106mm x 62mm x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the S6500 vs the WB250F.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the S6500 and WB250F is 92 and 93 respectively.
Nikon S6500 vs Samsung WB250F Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing simply by looking at specifications. The graphic here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the S6500 and WB250F.
Plainly, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Nikon S6500 to give you greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images more aggressively.
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Portrait Comparison
Nikon S6500 Portrait photography details
Samsung WB250F Portrait photography details
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Nikon S6500 Street photography information
Samsung WB250F Street photography information
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (250 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (226g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Nikon S6500 Sports photography factors
Samsung WB250F Sports photography factors
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
amazing zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
includes tracking focus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel photography with Nikon S6500
Travel photography with Samsung WB250F
lighter than average in class (250g)
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
great reach (300mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
lighter than average (226g)
decent megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
great reach (432mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Nikon S6500 Landscape photography factors
Samsung WB250F Landscape photography factors
has manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
reasonably wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Nikon S6500 Vlogging info
Samsung WB250F Vlogging info
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (250 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external mic jack
reasonably wide (24mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (226g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have mic socket
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Nikon S6500 vs Samsung WB250F Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix S6500 | Samsung WB250F | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Nikon | Samsung |
| Model type | Nikon Coolpix S6500 | Samsung WB250F |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Announced | 2013-01-08 | 2013-01-07 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16MP | 14MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
| Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 25-300mm (12.0x) | 24-432mm (18.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/3.2-5.8 |
| Macro focusing distance | 5cm | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Screen technology | AMOLED display | TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 8 seconds | 16 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | 10.0fps | 8.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.50 m | - |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | - |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Mic 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 | BuiltIn | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 250 grams (0.55 lbs) | 226 grams (0.50 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 95 x 58 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") | 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 ID | SLB-10A | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) | Yes |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch price | $170 | $250 |
