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Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Samsung WB250F

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
60
Overall
48
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 front
 
Samsung WB250F front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
44
Overall
40

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Samsung WB250F Key Specs

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 283g - 133 x 71 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2014
Samsung WB250F
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Samsung WB250F Overview

Below, we are matching up the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Samsung WB250F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and they are both created by Samsung. The sensor resolution of the Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) and the WB250F (14MP) is very similar and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Galaxy Camera 2 was revealed 12 months later than the WB250F so they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the Galaxy Camera 2 scores versus the WB250F in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 over the Samsung WB250F

 Galaxy Camera 2 WB250F 
IntroducedJanuary 2014January 2013More recent by 12 months
Manual focus More precise focus
Display dimension4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")
Display resolution1037k460kCrisper display (+577k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 WB250F Galaxy Camera 2 

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Samsung WB250F

 Galaxy Camera 2 WB250F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Samsung WB250F Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 offers external measurements of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") along with a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs) while the Samsung WB250F has measurements 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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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at that moment. Below is the front view scale comparison of the Galaxy Camera 2 versus the WB250F.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Samsung WB250F size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Galaxy Camera 2 and WB250F is 90 and 93 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Samsung WB250F top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Samsung WB250F Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to see the gap between sensor measurements merely by reading specs. The graphic underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Galaxy Camera 2 and WB250F.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 to deliver extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more recent Galaxy Camera 2 is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Samsung WB250F sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
Portrait photography with Samsung WB250F
44
focusing manually
good megapixels (16MP)
features face detect focusing
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
36
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
no manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB250F as a Street photography camera
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch focus
lighter than others in class (283 grams)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (226g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sports photography advice
Samsung WB250F Sports photography advice
48
amazing zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
great battery life (400 CIPA)
continuous shooting slow (5.0 fps)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
52
amazing zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Travel photography information
Samsung WB250F Travel photography information
73
great battery life (400 CIPA)
lighter than others in class (283 grams)
supports bluetooth
boasts touch focus
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (23mm)
great reach (483mm)
no Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competitors (226g)
resolution is good (14MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
great reach (432mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Landscape photography details
Samsung WB250F Landscape photography details
52
focusing manually
relatively wide (23mm)
bigger than average screen (4.8")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
great battery life (400 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
44
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Vlogging highlights
Samsung WB250F Vlogging highlights
37
relatively wide (23mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes mic jack
lighter than others in class (283 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
35
fairly wide (24mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (226g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external mic jack
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Samsung WB250F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Samsung WB250F
 Samsung Galaxy Camera 2Samsung WB250F
General Information
Brand Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Samsung WB250F
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2014-01-02 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 1.6GHz Quad-Core Exynos -
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, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 23-483mm (21.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing range 10cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 4.8 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,037 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology HD Super Clear Touch Display TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 16s 16s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.80 m -
Flash modes Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill-in, slow sync, flash off, redeye fix -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance 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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 283 gr (0.62 pounds) 226 gr (0.50 pounds)
Dimensions 133 x 71 x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") 106 x 62 x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 400 photos -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID Built-in -
Self timer Yes (2, 5, or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $400 $250