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Samsung NX11 vs Samsung WB250F

Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
50
Overall
53
Samsung NX11 front
 
Samsung WB250F front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
44
Overall
40

Samsung NX11 vs Samsung WB250F Key Specs

Samsung NX11
(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
  • Introduced December 2010
  • Earlier Model is Samsung NX10
  • Renewed by Samsung NX20
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
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Samsung NX11 vs Samsung WB250F Overview

In this write-up, we are reviewing the Samsung NX11 and Samsung WB250F, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are built by Samsung. The sensor resolution of the NX11 (15MP) and the WB250F (14MP) is very well matched but the NX11 (APS-C) and WB250F (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The NX11 was introduced 24 months earlier than the WB250F making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX11 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung WB250F being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a concise summation of how the NX11 scores versus the WB250F in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX11 over the Samsung WB250F

 NX11 WB250F 
Manually focus More exact focus
Display resolution614k460kCrisper display (+154k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Samsung NX11

 WB250F NX11 
IntroducedJanuary 2013December 2010More recent by 24 months
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung NX11 and Samsung WB250F

 NX11 WB250F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Samsung NX11 vs Samsung WB250F Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Samsung NX11 has got exterior dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs) and the Samsung WB250F has sizing of 106mm x 62mm x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the NX11 versus the WB250F.

Samsung NX11 vs Samsung WB250F size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the NX11 and WB250F is 80 and 93 respectively.

Samsung NX11 vs Samsung WB250F top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX11 vs Samsung WB250F Sensor Comparison

Often, it's hard to picture the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reading through technical specs. The photograph here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX11 and WB250F.

As you have seen, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The NX11 having a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Samsung NX11 will give you greater detail using its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos far more aggressively. The older NX11 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung NX11 vs Samsung WB250F sensor size comparison

Samsung NX11 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX11 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX11 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB250F as a Portrait photography camera
73
has manual focus
decent megapixels (15 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
36
megapixel count good (14MP)
comes with face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX11 Street photography info
Samsung WB250F Street photography info
60
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (499g)
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (226g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX11 Sports photography info
Samsung WB250F Sports photography info
52
decent megapixels (15 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
great battery life (400 CIPA)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
lack of phase detect auto focus
52
amazing zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
comes with tracking focus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX11 Travel photography info
Samsung WB250F Travel photography info
63
great battery life (400 CIPA)
decent megapixels (15 megapixels)
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (499 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
69
lighter than competitors (226g)
megapixel count good (14MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great reach (432mm)
no Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung NX11
Landscape photography with Samsung WB250F
68
has manual focus
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
decent megapixels (15MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
great battery life (400 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
lack of Timelapse function
44
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX11 Vlogging features
Samsung WB250F Vlogging features
24
comes with face detection focus
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (499 grams)
35
decently wide (24mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (226 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
no mic socket
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Samsung NX11 vs Samsung WB250F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX11 and Samsung WB250F
 Samsung NX11Samsung WB250F
General Information
Make Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung NX11 Samsung WB250F
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-12-28 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 dimensions 23.4 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 365.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 15MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4592 x 3056 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 15 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-432mm (18.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.2-5.8
Total lenses 32 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 614 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology Active Matrix OLED screen TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.57x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 16 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 11.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 499 gr (1.10 lb) 226 gr (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 Overall rating 63 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.8 not tested
DXO Low light rating 553 not tested
Other
Battery life 400 photographs -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID BP1130 -
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Cost at release $626 $250