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Samsung NX10 vs Samsung WB250F

Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
50
Overall
53
Samsung NX10 front
 
Samsung WB250F front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
44
Overall
40

Samsung NX10 vs Samsung WB250F Key Specs

Samsung NX10
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
  • Released April 2010
  • Successor is Samsung NX11
Samsung WB250F
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 226g - 106 x 62 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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Samsung NX10 vs Samsung WB250F Overview

Following is a thorough review of the Samsung NX10 versus Samsung WB250F, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are designed by Samsung. The resolution of the NX10 (15MP) and the WB250F (14MP) is relatively well matched but the NX10 (APS-C) and WB250F (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The NX10 was launched 3 years before the WB250F which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung WB250F being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the NX10 scores versus the WB250F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX10 over the Samsung WB250F

 NX10 WB250F 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Screen resolution614k460kCrisper screen (+154k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Samsung NX10

 WB250F NX10 
RevealedJanuary 2013April 2010More modern by 33 months
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung NX10 and Samsung WB250F

 NX10 WB250F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Samsung NX10 vs Samsung WB250F Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Samsung NX10 provides external measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB250F has sizing of 106mm x 62mm x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the NX10 and the WB250F.

Samsung NX10 vs Samsung WB250F size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX10 and WB250F is 80 and 93 respectively.

Samsung NX10 vs Samsung WB250F top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX10 vs Samsung WB250F Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very tough to see the gap between sensor sizes just by looking at technical specs. The picture underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the NX10 and WB250F.

As you have seen, each of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The NX10 because of its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Samsung NX10 will resolve more detail utilizing its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged NX10 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung NX10 vs Samsung WB250F sensor size comparison

Samsung NX10 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX10 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX10 Portrait photography details
Samsung WB250F Portrait photography details
73
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (15MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with face detect focusing
saves RAW files
36
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX10 Street photography info
Samsung WB250F Street photography info
60
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than average in class (499g)
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (226 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung NX10
Sports photography with Samsung WB250F
52
sensor resolution is decent (15 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
better than average battery (400 shots)
slow frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
has no phase detect AF
52
incredible zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
includes tracking focus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX10 Travel photography info
Samsung WB250F Travel photography info
63
better than average battery (400 per charge)
sensor resolution is decent (15MP)
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than average in class (499 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
69
lighter than others in class (226 grams)
megapixel count good (14MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
very long zoom (432mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX10 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB250F as a Landscape photography camera
68
has manual focus
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
sensor resolution is decent (15 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
better than average battery (400 CIPA)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse mode
44
relatively wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX10 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB250F as a Vlogging camera
24
comes with face detect focusing
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone socket
more heavy than average in class (499 grams)
35
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (226g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
doesn't have microphone socket
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Samsung NX10 vs Samsung WB250F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX10 and Samsung WB250F
 Samsung NX10Samsung WB250F
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung NX10 Samsung WB250F
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-04-07 2013-01-07
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DRIM Engine -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.4 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 365.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 15 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4592 x 3056 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 15 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-432mm (18.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.2-5.8
Total lenses 32 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 614k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech Active Matrix OLED screen TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 920k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.57x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 16s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 11.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 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 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 499g (1.10 lb) 226g (0.50 lb)
Dimensions 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") 106 x 62 x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 63 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.8 not tested
DXO Low light score 572 not tested
Other
Battery life 400 shots -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model BP1130 -
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail cost $626 $250