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Nikon S800c vs Samsung WB250F

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Nikon Coolpix S800c front
 
Samsung WB250F front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
44
Overall
39

Nikon S800c vs Samsung WB250F Key Specs

Nikon S800c
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 184g - 111 x 60 x 27mm
  • Released February 2013
Samsung WB250F
(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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Nikon S800c vs Samsung WB250F Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Nikon S800c and Samsung WB250F, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Nikon and Samsung. The image resolution of the S800c (16MP) and the WB250F (14MP) is very close and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S800c was announced at a similar time to the WB250F and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the S800c matches up versus the WB250F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S800c over the Samsung WB250F

 S800c WB250F 
Display size3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution819k460kCrisper display (+359k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Nikon S800c

 WB250F S800c 

Common features in the Nikon S800c and Samsung WB250F

 S800c WB250F 
RevealedFebruary 2013January 2013Same generation
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Nikon S800c vs Samsung WB250F Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S800c enjoys outer dimensions of 111mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 184 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Samsung WB250F has dimensions 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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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the S800c vs the WB250F.

Nikon S800c vs Samsung WB250F size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S800c and WB250F is 93 and 93 respectively.

Nikon S800c vs Samsung WB250F top view buttons comparison

Nikon S800c vs Samsung WB250F Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizing purely by looking through technical specs. The visual below should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the S800c and WB250F.

As you have seen, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You should expect to see the Nikon S800c to provide you with extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics way more aggressively.

Nikon S800c vs Samsung WB250F sensor size comparison

Nikon S800c vs Samsung WB250F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S800c vs Samsung WB250F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S800c Portrait photography features
Samsung WB250F Portrait photography features
34
good megapixels (16MP)
includes face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
35
MP count decent (14MP)
has face detection autofocus
no manual focus
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S800c Street photography factors
Samsung WB250F Street photography factors
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (226 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S800c as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB250F as a Sports photography camera
40
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low battery (140 per charge)
has no phase detect AF
51
incredible zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
has tracking autofocus
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S800c Travel photography details
Samsung WB250F Travel photography details
65
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
very long reach (250mm)
no Time Lapse mode
low battery (140 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
69
lighter than others in class (226g)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
very long zoom (432mm)
no Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S800c as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB250F as a Landscape photography camera
41
quite wide (25mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5")
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
low battery (140 CIPA)
no Time Lapse mode
44
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S800c Vlogging features
Samsung WB250F Vlogging features
35
quite wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
no mic support
35
pretty wide (24mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (226g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no external microphone socket
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Nikon S800c vs Samsung WB250F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S800c and Samsung WB250F
 Nikon Coolpix S800cSamsung WB250F
General Information
Brand Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix S800c Samsung WB250F
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-02-04 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed C2 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-250mm (10.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus range 10cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3.5" 3"
Resolution of screen 819k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech OLED panel with Anti-reflection coating TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 16 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 8.0fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom 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 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 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
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 184 gr (0.41 lb) 226 gr (0.50 lb)
Physical dimensions 111 x 60 x 27mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") 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 140 photos -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 seconds) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $290 $250