Samsung EX2F vs Samsung WB250F
90 Imaging
37 Features
62 Overall
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93 Imaging
38 Features
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Samsung EX2F vs Samsung WB250F Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-80mm (F1.4-2.7) lens
- 294g - 112 x 62 x 29mm
- Launched December 2012
(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

Samsung EX2F vs Samsung WB250F Overview
Following is a extended assessment of the Samsung EX2F vs Samsung WB250F, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are designed by Samsung. The image resolution of the EX2F (12MP) and the WB250F (14MP) is relatively similar but the EX2F (1/1.7") and WB250F (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor measurements.

The EX2F was manufactured at a similar time to the WB250F so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the EX2F grades against the WB250F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Samsung EX2F vs Samsung WB250F Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung EX2F and Samsung WB250F. The entire galleries are available at Samsung EX2F Gallery and Samsung WB250F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung EX2F over the Samsung WB250F
EX2F | WB250F | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Samsung EX2F
WB250F | EX2F | |||
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Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 0k | Crisper screen (+460k dot) |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Samsung EX2F and Samsung WB250F
EX2F | WB250F | |||
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Launched | December 2012 | ![]() | January 2013 | Similar generation |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen measurements |
Samsung EX2F vs Samsung WB250F Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Samsung EX2F offers outside measurements of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs) and the Samsung WB250F has specifications of 106mm x 62mm x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).
Examine the Samsung EX2F vs Samsung WB250F in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the EX2F and the WB250F.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the EX2F and WB250F is 90 and 93 respectively.

Samsung EX2F vs Samsung WB250F Sensor Comparison
Often, it's difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading specs. The picture below should give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX2F and WB250F.
As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The EX2F featuring a bigger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Samsung WB250F will offer you more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a little more aggressively.

Samsung EX2F vs Samsung WB250F Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison

Street Comparison

Sports Comparison

Travel Comparison

Landscape Comparison

Vlogging Comparison

Samsung EX2F vs Samsung WB250F Specifications
Samsung EX2F | Samsung WB250F | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Samsung | Samsung |
Model type | Samsung EX2F | Samsung WB250F |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2012-12-18 | 2013-01-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 41.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-80mm (3.3x) | 24-432mm (18.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/1.4-2.7 | f/3.2-5.8 |
Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 0 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | AMOLED | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | - | 16s |
Fastest shutter speed | - | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 8.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual | - |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 | 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 format | 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 | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 294 gr (0.65 lbs) | 226 gr (0.50 lbs) |
Dimensions | 112 x 62 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 106 x 62 x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 48 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 20.0 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.5 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 209 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery ID | SLB-10A | - |
Self timer | Yes | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at release | $478 | $250 |