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Nikon S8200 vs Samsung WB250F

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
47
Overall
42
Nikon Coolpix S8200 front
 
Samsung WB250F front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
44
Overall
40

Nikon S8200 vs Samsung WB250F Key Specs

Nikon S8200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-350mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 213g - 104 x 59 x 33mm
  • Announced August 2011
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
  • Introduced January 2013
Photography Glossary

Nikon S8200 vs Samsung WB250F Overview

In this article, we will be comparing the Nikon S8200 and Samsung WB250F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Samsung. The resolution of the S8200 (16MP) and the WB250F (14MP) is relatively close and they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S8200 was manufactured 16 months earlier than the WB250F which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the S8200 grades versus the WB250F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S8200 over the Samsung WB250F

 S8200 WB250F 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Screen resolution961k460kCrisper screen (+501k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Nikon S8200

 WB250F S8200 
IntroducedJanuary 2013August 2011More recent by 16 months
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon S8200 and Samsung WB250F

 S8200 WB250F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Nikon S8200 vs Samsung WB250F Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon S8200 features exterior dimensions of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 213 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Samsung WB250F has proportions of 106mm x 62mm x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the S8200 compared to the WB250F.

Nikon S8200 vs Samsung WB250F size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the S8200 and WB250F is 91 and 93 respectively.

Nikon S8200 vs Samsung WB250F top view buttons comparison

Nikon S8200 vs Samsung WB250F Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to see the difference in sensor measurements simply by viewing specifications. The graphic underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the S8200 and WB250F.

To sum up, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Nikon S8200 to render greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The older S8200 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon S8200 vs Samsung WB250F sensor size comparison

Nikon S8200 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S8200 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S8200 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB250F as a Portrait photography camera
40
focusing manually
good megapixels (16MP)
supports face detection focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
36
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
features face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S8200
Street photography with Samsung WB250F
65
image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus by touch
lighter than competition in class (213 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (226 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S8200
Sports photography with Samsung WB250F
41
amazing zoom range (25-350mm 14.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (250 CIPA)
no phase detect auto focus
52
excellent zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
features tracking autofocus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S8200 Travel photography features
Samsung WB250F Travel photography features
68
lighter than competition in class (213 grams)
provides focus by touch
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
long zoom (350mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
not so great battery pack (250 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than others (226g)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
great reach (432mm)
no Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S8200 Landscape photography details
Samsung WB250F Landscape photography details
45
focusing manually
decently wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
not so great battery pack (250 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
44
really wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S8200 Vlogging information
Samsung WB250F Vlogging information
34
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (213g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic support
35
really wide (24mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (226g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
no external mic support
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Nikon S8200 vs Samsung WB250F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S8200 and Samsung WB250F
 Nikon Coolpix S8200Samsung WB250F
General Information
Make Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix S8200 Samsung WB250F
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-08-24 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 dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-350mm (14.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 961 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 16s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 6.0fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill, Slow Sync -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 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 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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 213 grams (0.47 pounds) 226 grams (0.50 pounds)
Dimensions 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 106 x 62 x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 250 images -
Style 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
Launch pricing $329 $250