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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Samsung WB250F

Portability
82
Imaging
63
Features
76
Overall
68
Samsung Galaxy NX front
 
Samsung WB250F front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
44
Overall
40

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Samsung WB250F Key Specs

Samsung Galaxy NX
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 495g - 137 x 101 x 26mm
  • Launched June 2013
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
Photography Glossary

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Samsung WB250F Overview

The following is a comprehensive overview of the Samsung Galaxy NX versus Samsung WB250F, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are sold by Samsung. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the Galaxy NX (20MP) and WB250F (14MP) and the Galaxy NX (APS-C) and WB250F (1/2.3") posses different sensor dimensions.

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The Galaxy NX was manufactured 6 months after the WB250F and they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung Galaxy NX being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung WB250F being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the Galaxy NX scores against the WB250F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy NX over the Samsung WB250F

 Galaxy NX WB250F 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Display dimensions4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")
Display resolution922k460kCrisper display (+462k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Samsung Galaxy NX

 WB250F Galaxy NX 

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy NX and Samsung WB250F

 Galaxy NX WB250F 
IntroducedJune 2013January 2013Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Samsung WB250F Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Samsung Galaxy NX features external measurements of 137mm x 101mm x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") along with a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB250F has specifications 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 Galaxy NX versus Samsung WB250F in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the Galaxy NX and the WB250F.

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Samsung WB250F size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Galaxy NX and WB250F is 82 and 93 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Samsung WB250F top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Samsung WB250F Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions just by checking specs. The pic below will give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Galaxy NX and WB250F.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Galaxy NX featuring a larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh simpler and the Samsung Galaxy NX will resolve greater detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos more aggressively.

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Samsung WB250F sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Samsung WB250F Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Samsung WB250F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB250F as a Portrait photography camera
77
manual focus
good MP (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
36
resolution is good (14MP)
comes with face detect focus
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX Street photography advice
Samsung WB250F Street photography advice
69
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
comes with touch focus
great high ISO (25,600)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (495 grams)
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (226 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB250F as a Sports photography camera
73
great max shutter speed (1/6,000s)
good MP (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
great battery power (440 shots)
comes with phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
52
incredible zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
comes with tracking focus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX Travel photography features
Samsung WB250F Travel photography features
68
great battery power (440 per charge)
comes with touch focus
good MP (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (495 grams)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
69
lighter than others in class (226g)
resolution is good (14MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
long zoom (432mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX Landscape photography highlights
Samsung WB250F Landscape photography highlights
73
manual focus
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
big screen (4.8 inches)
good MP (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
great high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
great battery power (440 CIPA)
no image stabilization
does not have Timelapse function
44
relatively wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX Vlogging information
Samsung WB250F Vlogging information
34
touchscreen functionality
includes face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have external microphone support
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (495g)
35
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (226 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing mic jack
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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Samsung WB250F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy NX and Samsung WB250F
 Samsung Galaxy NXSamsung WB250F
General Information
Company Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung Galaxy NX Samsung WB250F
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-06-20 2013-01-07
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DRIMe IV -
Sensor type CMOS 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 20 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 5472 x 3648 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 25600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-432mm (18.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.2-5.8
Available lenses 32 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 4.8 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 922k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology HD TFT LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 16 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/6000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 9.0 frames per sec 8.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 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 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 495 grams (1.09 lb) 226 grams (0.50 lb)
Physical dimensions 137 x 101 x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") 106 x 62 x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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
Battery life 440 pictures -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $1,300 $250