Samsung NX mini vs Samsung WB250F

Following is a in depth review of the Samsung NX mini vs Samsung WB250F, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are designed by Samsung. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the NX mini (20.5MP) and WB250F (14MP) and the NX mini (1") and WB250F (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The NX mini was released 15 months after the WB250F making them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX mini being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung WB250F being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a concise summary of how the NX mini scores against the WB250F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX mini & Samsung WB250F. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung NX mini Gallery & Samsung WB250F Gallery.

For those who are going to carry around your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX mini comes with external dimensions of 110mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 196 grams (0.43 lbs) and 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).

Take a look at the Samsung NX mini vs Samsung WB250F in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the NX mini and the WB250F.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX mini and WB250F is 93 and 93 respectively.

More often than not, it is hard to see the contrast between sensor sizes only by looking at a spec sheet. The pic below will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the NX mini and WB250F.

Clearly, both of those cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The NX mini because of its larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Samsung NX mini will give more detail as a result of its extra 6.5MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The newer NX mini will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.