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Samsung EX2F vs Samsung WB250F

Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47
Samsung EX2F front
 
Samsung WB250F front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
44
Overall
40

Samsung EX2F vs Samsung WB250F Key Specs

Samsung EX2F
(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
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 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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung EX2F over the Samsung WB250F

 EX2F WB250F 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Samsung EX2F

 WB250F EX2F 
Screen resolution460k0kCrisper screen (+460k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung EX2F and Samsung WB250F

 EX2F WB250F 
LaunchedDecember 2012January 2013Similar generation
Screen sizing3"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).

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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.

Samsung EX2F vs Samsung WB250F size comparison

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

Samsung EX2F vs Samsung WB250F top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Samsung EX2F vs Samsung WB250F Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung EX2F vs Samsung WB250F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung EX2F
Portrait photography with Samsung WB250F
42
has manual focus
exports RAW files
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
36
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
supports face detect focus
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung EX2F Street photography highlights
Samsung WB250F Street photography highlights
68
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
sensor is small (1/1.7")
heavier than competitors (294g)
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (226 grams)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung EX2F as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB250F as a Sports photography camera
31
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect AF
52
amazing zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
supports tracking focus
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung EX2F Travel photography info
Samsung WB250F Travel photography info
66
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
pretty wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.4)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors (294g)
low megapixels (12MP)
69
lighter than average in class (226g)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
long reach (432mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung EX2F Landscape photography info
Samsung WB250F Landscape photography info
53
has manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.4)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
missing Time Lapse function
44
really wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung EX2F as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB250F as a Vlogging camera
71
pretty wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.4)
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
missing external mic support
heavier than competitors (294g)
35
really wide (24mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (226 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
lack of mic socket
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Samsung EX2F vs Samsung WB250F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung EX2F and Samsung WB250F
 Samsung EX2FSamsung WB250F
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