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Samsung NX210 vs Samsung WB250F

Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
57
Overall
60
Samsung NX210 front
 
Samsung WB250F front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
44
Overall
40

Samsung NX210 vs Samsung WB250F Key Specs

Samsung NX210
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 222g - 117 x 63 x 37mm
  • Revealed August 2012
  • Old Model is Samsung NX200
  • Replacement is Samsung NX300
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
  • Released January 2013
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Samsung NX210 vs Samsung WB250F Overview

Here, we will be contrasting the Samsung NX210 versus Samsung WB250F, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are manufactured by Samsung. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the NX210 (20MP) and WB250F (14MP) and the NX210 (APS-C) and WB250F (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor size.

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The NX210 was unveiled 4 months prior to the WB250F so they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX210 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung WB250F being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the NX210 grades versus the WB250F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX210 over the Samsung WB250F

 NX210 WB250F 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Screen resolution614k460kCrisper screen (+154k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Samsung NX210

 WB250F NX210 
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung NX210 and Samsung WB250F

 NX210 WB250F 
ReleasedAugust 2012January 2013Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Samsung NX210 vs Samsung WB250F Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX210 has outside dimensions of 117mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB250F has dimensions of 106mm x 62mm x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the NX210 versus the WB250F.

Samsung NX210 vs Samsung WB250F size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the NX210 and WB250F is 90 and 93 respectively.

Samsung NX210 vs Samsung WB250F top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX210 vs Samsung WB250F Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by checking technical specs. The picture here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the NX210 and WB250F.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The NX210 with its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Samsung NX210 will give you more detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots way more aggressively.

Samsung NX210 vs Samsung WB250F sensor size comparison

Samsung NX210 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX210 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX210 Portrait photography advice
Samsung WB250F Portrait photography advice
77
you can focus manually
decent MP (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection focus
supports RAW files
36
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
offers face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung NX210
Street photography with Samsung WB250F
73
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than competition (222g)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (226 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX210 Sports photography features
Samsung WB250F Sports photography features
56
decent MP (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
lack of image stabilization
does not have phase detect auto focus
52
long zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX210 Travel photography info
Samsung WB250F Travel photography info
68
lighter than competition (222g)
decent MP (20MP)
no Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
69
lighter than average (226 grams)
good megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great zoom (432mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung NX210
Landscape photography with Samsung WB250F
71
you can focus manually
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
decent MP (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
no Timelapse mode
44
decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX210 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB250F as a Vlogging camera
34
supports face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (222 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
no external microphone jack
35
decently wide (24mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (226g)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
doesn't have external microphone port
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Samsung NX210 vs Samsung WB250F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX210 and Samsung WB250F
 Samsung NX210Samsung WB250F
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung NX210 Samsung WB250F
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-08-14 2013-01-07
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 5472 x 3648 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 15 -
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
Number of lenses 32 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 614k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech Active Matrix OLED screen TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 16s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 8.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 222 grams (0.49 pounds) 226 grams (0.50 pounds)
Physical dimensions 117 x 63 x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") 106 x 62 x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 71 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.5 not tested
DXO Low light score 719 not tested
Other
Battery life 330 images -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model BC1030 -
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $625 $250