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Nikon S8100 vs Samsung WB250F

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
36
Overall
35
Nikon Coolpix S8100 front
 
Samsung WB250F front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
44
Overall
40

Nikon S8100 vs Samsung WB250F Key Specs

Nikon S8100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 30-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 180g - 104 x 60 x 30mm
  • Revealed September 2010
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
  • Announced January 2013
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Nikon S8100 vs Samsung WB250F Overview

On this page, we will be contrasting the Nikon S8100 and Samsung WB250F, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Nikon and Samsung. The resolution of the S8100 (12MP) and the WB250F (14MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S8100 was brought out 3 years prior to the WB250F and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the S8100 grades versus the WB250F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S8100 over the Samsung WB250F

 S8100 WB250F 
Screen resolution921k460kSharper screen (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Nikon S8100

 WB250F S8100 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013September 2010More recent by 28 months
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon S8100 and Samsung WB250F

 S8100 WB250F 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Nikon S8100 vs Samsung WB250F Physical Comparison

If you are intending to lug around your camera, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S8100 offers exterior dimensions of 104mm x 60mm x 30mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs) whilst 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).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the S8100 versus the WB250F.

Nikon S8100 vs Samsung WB250F size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S8100 and WB250F is 93 and 93 respectively.

Nikon S8100 vs Samsung WB250F top view buttons comparison

Nikon S8100 vs Samsung WB250F Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its hard to imagine the gap in sensor measurements just by checking out specifications. The photograph here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the S8100 and WB250F.

Plainly, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should count on the Samsung WB250F to show more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older S8100 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon S8100 vs Samsung WB250F sensor size comparison

Nikon S8100 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S8100 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S8100
Portrait photography with Samsung WB250F
26
features face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
36
MP count decent (14MP)
supports face detection focusing
no manual focus
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S8100
Street photography with Samsung WB250F
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (226g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S8100 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB250F as a Sports photography camera
38
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
52
great zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S8100 Travel photography details
Samsung WB250F Travel photography details
55
flash built-in
very long zoom (300mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than competition in class (226 grams)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very long zoom (432mm)
no Timelapse function
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S8100 Landscape photography advice
Samsung WB250F Landscape photography advice
32
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
44
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S8100 Vlogging highlights
Samsung WB250F Vlogging highlights
30
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
wide angle not good (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone port
35
rather wide (24mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (226 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
no external microphone port
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Nikon S8100 vs Samsung WB250F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S8100 and Samsung WB250F
 Nikon Coolpix S8100Samsung WB250F
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix S8100 Samsung WB250F
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-09-08 2013-01-07
Body design 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 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 160 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
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 30-300mm (10.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 921 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 16 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 180g (0.40 lb) 226g (0.50 lb)
Physical dimensions 104 x 60 x 30mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.2") 106 x 62 x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 220 images -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $299 $250