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Samsung NX1100 vs Samsung WB250F

Portability
90
Imaging
63
Features
60
Overall
61
Samsung NX1100 front
 
Samsung WB250F front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
44
Overall
40

Samsung NX1100 vs Samsung WB250F Key Specs

Samsung NX1100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 222g - 114 x 63 x 37mm
  • Announced April 2013
  • Earlier Model is Samsung NX1000
  • Newer Model is Samsung NX2000
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 NX1100 vs Samsung WB250F Overview

On this page, we will be evaluating the Samsung NX1100 and Samsung WB250F, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are designed by Samsung. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the NX1100 (20MP) and WB250F (14MP) and the NX1100 (APS-C) and WB250F (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The NX1100 was introduced 4 months later than the WB250F and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX1100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung WB250F being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the NX1100 scores versus the WB250F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX1100 over the Samsung WB250F

 NX1100 WB250F 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Screen resolution921k460kClearer screen (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Samsung NX1100

 WB250F NX1100 
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung NX1100 and Samsung WB250F

 NX1100 WB250F 
RevealedApril 2013January 2013Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Samsung NX1100 vs Samsung WB250F Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Samsung NX1100 comes with external measurements of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Samsung WB250F has sizing of 106mm x 62mm x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Examine the Samsung NX1100 and Samsung WB250F in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use during that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the NX1100 and the WB250F.

Samsung NX1100 vs Samsung WB250F size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the NX1100 and WB250F is 90 and 93 respectively.

Samsung NX1100 vs Samsung WB250F top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX1100 vs Samsung WB250F Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing simply by checking specifications. The photograph here will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the NX1100 and WB250F.

Plainly, each of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The NX1100 having a bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Samsung NX1100 will resolve more detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots more aggressively.

Samsung NX1100 vs Samsung WB250F sensor size comparison

Samsung NX1100 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX1100 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX1100 Portrait photography factors
Samsung WB250F Portrait photography factors
77
focusing manually
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
36
good resolution (14 megapixels)
offers face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX1100 Street photography factors
Samsung WB250F Street photography factors
73
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than average in class (222g)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (226g)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX1100 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB250F as a Sports photography camera
56
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
52
incredible zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
offers tracking autofocus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX1100 Travel photography advice
Samsung WB250F Travel photography advice
68
lighter than average in class (222 grams)
MP count decent (20MP)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
69
lighter than average (226g)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
great reach (432mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX1100 Landscape photography details
Samsung WB250F Landscape photography details
71
focusing manually
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
MP count decent (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
44
decently wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung NX1100
Vlogging with Samsung WB250F
34
offers face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (222 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have mic port
35
decently wide (24mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (226 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic socket
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Samsung NX1100 vs Samsung WB250F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX1100 and Samsung WB250F
 Samsung NX1100Samsung WB250F
General Information
Company Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung NX1100 Samsung WB250F
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-04-11 2013-01-07
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
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 alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 5472 x 3648 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 15 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-432mm (18.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.2-5.8
Amount of lenses 32 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 921k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 16 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 8.0 frames per second 8.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1920 x 810 (24 fps) 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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 222 gr (0.49 pounds) 226 gr (0.50 pounds)
Physical dimensions 114 x 63 x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") 106 x 62 x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 73 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 23.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.5 not tested
DXO Low light rating 852 not tested
Other
Battery life 320 pictures -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID BC1030 -
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Price at release $600 $250