Samsung GX-10 vs Samsung WB250F
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Samsung GX-10 vs Samsung WB250F Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 793g - 142 x 101 x 70mm
- Launched September 2006
- Refreshed by Samsung GX-20
(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

Samsung GX-10 vs Samsung WB250F Overview
Here, we will be contrasting the Samsung GX-10 vs Samsung WB250F, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are produced by Samsung. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the GX-10 (10MP) and WB250F (14MP) and the GX-10 (APS-C) and WB250F (1/2.3") boast different sensor measurements.

The GX-10 was brought out 7 years prior to the WB250F which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung GX-10 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Samsung WB250F being a Compact camera.
Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the GX-10 matches up vs the WB250F for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Samsung GX-10 vs Samsung WB250F Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung GX-10 and Samsung WB250F. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung GX-10 Gallery and Samsung WB250F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung GX-10 over the Samsung WB250F
GX-10 | WB250F | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More exact focusing |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Samsung GX-10
WB250F | GX-10 | |||
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Introduced | January 2013 | ![]() | September 2006 | Newer by 76 months |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 210k | Sharper screen (+250k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Samsung GX-10 and Samsung WB250F
GX-10 | WB250F | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen |
Samsung GX-10 vs Samsung WB250F Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung GX-10 features physical dimensions of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB250F has measurements of 106mm x 62mm x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).
Analyze the Samsung GX-10 vs Samsung WB250F in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the GX-10 and the WB250F.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GX-10 and WB250F is 59 and 93 respectively.

Samsung GX-10 vs Samsung WB250F Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very tough to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions purely by viewing specifications. The picture here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the GX-10 and WB250F.
To sum up, both of those cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The GX-10 due to its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Samsung WB250F will provide you with more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged GX-10 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung GX-10 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung GX-10 vs Samsung WB250F Specifications
Samsung GX-10 | Samsung WB250F | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Samsung | Samsung |
Model type | Samsung GX-10 | Samsung WB250F |
Category | Advanced DSLR | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2006-09-21 | 2013-01-07 |
Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 369.0mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | - |
Highest resolution | 3872 x 2592 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 11 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Pentax KAF2 | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 24-432mm (18.0x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/3.2-5.8 |
Amount of lenses | 151 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.5" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 210 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 95% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.64x | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30s | 16s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0 frames per second | 8.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/180s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) |
Highest video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
Video format | - | 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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 793 grams (1.75 lbs) | 226 grams (0.50 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 142 x 101 x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") | 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 | ||
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/MMC/SDHC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $850 | $250 |