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Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Samsung WB250F

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G front
 
Samsung WB250F front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
44
Overall
40

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Samsung WB250F Key Specs

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F) lens
  • 305g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Introduced August 2012
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
  • Released January 2013
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Samsung WB250F Overview

Here, we are evaluating the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G versus Samsung WB250F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both are designed by Samsung. The image resolution of the Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) and the WB250F (14MP) is very comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Galaxy Camera 4G was manufactured 4 months prior to the WB250F and they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the Galaxy Camera 4G scores vs the WB250F for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G over the Samsung WB250F

 Galaxy Camera 4G WB250F 
Display size4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")

Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 WB250F Galaxy Camera 4G 
Display resolution460k0kClearer display (+460k dot)

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Samsung WB250F

 Galaxy Camera 4G WB250F 
ReleasedAugust 2012January 2013Same generation
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Samsung WB250F Physical Comparison

If you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G offers exterior dimensions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs) while the Samsung WB250F has measurements of 106mm x 62mm x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Compare the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G versus Samsung WB250F in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the Galaxy Camera 4G compared to the WB250F.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Samsung WB250F size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Galaxy Camera 4G and WB250F is 90 and 93 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Samsung WB250F top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Samsung WB250F Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its hard to visualise the gap in sensor measurements merely by seeing specifications. The photograph underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Galaxy Camera 4G and WB250F.

To sum up, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G to produce greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Samsung WB250F sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Samsung WB250F Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Samsung WB250F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Portrait photography features
Samsung WB250F Portrait photography features
30
resolution is good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
36
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Street photography advice
Samsung WB250F Street photography advice
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (305 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (226 grams)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sports photography advice
Samsung WB250F Sports photography advice
44
amazing zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
52
amazing zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Travel photography information
Samsung WB250F Travel photography information
72
lighter than others in class (305g)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
fairly wide (23mm)
very long zoom (481mm)
great max aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
69
lighter than competitors (226 grams)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
very long zoom (432mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB250F as a Landscape photography camera
47
fairly wide (23mm)
great max aperture (f)
lovely big screen (4.8 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
44
decently wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Vlogging features
Samsung WB250F Vlogging features
36
fairly wide (23mm)
great max aperture (f)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (305g)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone support
35
decently wide (24mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (226g)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
doesn't have microphone jack
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Samsung WB250F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Samsung WB250F
 Samsung Galaxy Camera 4GSamsung WB250F
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Samsung WB250F
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-08-29 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 1.4GHz Quad-Core -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Full resolution - 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 23-481mm (20.9x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.2-5.8
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 4.8 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 0 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed - 16 seconds
Highest shutter speed - 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 8.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash -
Flash settings no built-in flash -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 305 gr (0.67 pounds) 226 gr (0.50 pounds)
Physical dimensions 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" 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
Self timer - Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $550 $250