Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Samsung WB250F
90 Imaging
39 Features
44 Overall
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93 Imaging
38 Features
44 Overall
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Samsung WB250F Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Samsung WB250F Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Samsung WB250F. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Gallery and Samsung WB250F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G over the Samsung WB250F
Galaxy Camera 4G | WB250F | |||
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Display size | 4.8" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+1.8") |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
WB250F | Galaxy Camera 4G | |||
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Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 0k | Clearer display (+460k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Samsung WB250F
Galaxy Camera 4G | WB250F | |||
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Released | August 2012 | ![]() | January 2013 | Same generation |
Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Samsung WB250F Specifications
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G | Samsung WB250F | |
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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 |