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Samsung DV300F vs Samsung WB250F

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36
Samsung DV300F front
 
Samsung WB250F front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
44
Overall
40

Samsung DV300F vs Samsung WB250F Key Specs

Samsung DV300F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 133g - 95 x 57 x 18mm
  • Announced January 2012
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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Samsung DV300F vs Samsung WB250F Overview

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Samsung DV300F and Samsung WB250F, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both produced by Samsung. The sensor resolution of the DV300F (16MP) and the WB250F (14MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The DV300F was brought out 12 months before the WB250F so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a short summation of how the DV300F grades against the WB250F in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Samsung WB250F

 DV300F WB250F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Samsung DV300F

 WB250F DV300F 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2012More recent by 12 months
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung DV300F and Samsung WB250F

 DV300F WB250F 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Screen resolution460k460kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Samsung DV300F vs Samsung WB250F Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung DV300F enjoys exterior measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) while 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 ILC will vary depending on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the DV300F against the WB250F.

Samsung DV300F vs Samsung WB250F size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the DV300F and WB250F is 96 and 93 respectively.

Samsung DV300F vs Samsung WB250F top view buttons comparison

Samsung DV300F vs Samsung WB250F Sensor Comparison

Often, it is hard to visualize the gap between sensor measurements simply by reading through specs. The graphic underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the DV300F and WB250F.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can count on the Samsung DV300F to give more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older DV300F is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Samsung DV300F vs Samsung WB250F sensor size comparison

Samsung DV300F vs Samsung WB250F Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung DV300F vs Samsung WB250F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung DV300F
Portrait photography with Samsung WB250F
34
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
includes face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
36
good megapixels (14MP)
supports face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung DV300F as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB250F as a Street photography camera
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (133g)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (226 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung DV300F Sports photography factors
Samsung WB250F Sports photography factors
44
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
52
great zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung DV300F as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB250F as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than average in class (133 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
69
lighter than others in class (226 grams)
good megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
very long zoom (432mm)
no Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung DV300F Landscape photography advice
Samsung WB250F Landscape photography advice
43
reasonably wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Time Lapse function
44
fairly wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung DV300F Vlogging details
Samsung WB250F Vlogging details
33
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
lighter than average in class (133 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic port
35
fairly wide (24mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (226g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
no microphone support
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Samsung DV300F vs Samsung WB250F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung DV300F and Samsung WB250F
 Samsung DV300FSamsung WB250F
General Information
Make Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung DV300F Samsung WB250F
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-01-02 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD 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 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-125mm (5.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Max aperture f/2.5-6.3 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus range 5cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 16 seconds 16 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.10 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps) 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 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 133g (0.29 pounds) 226g (0.50 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 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 BP88 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage MicroSD, MicroSDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail price $200 $250