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Samsung NX30 vs Samsung WB250F

Portability
75
Imaging
63
Features
85
Overall
71
Samsung NX30 front
 
Samsung WB250F front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
44
Overall
40

Samsung NX30 vs Samsung WB250F Key Specs

Samsung NX30
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 375g - 127 x 96 x 58mm
  • Revealed January 2014
  • Replaced the Samsung NX20
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 NX30 vs Samsung WB250F Overview

Below, we will be analyzing the Samsung NX30 versus Samsung WB250F, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are produced by Samsung. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the NX30 (20MP) and WB250F (14MP) and the NX30 (APS-C) and WB250F (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizes.

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The NX30 was introduced 13 months after the WB250F which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX30 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung WB250F being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the NX30 matches up vs the WB250F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX30 over the Samsung WB250F

 NX30 WB250F 
ReleasedJanuary 2014January 2013Newer by 13 months
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1036k460kSharper screen (+576k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Samsung NX30

 WB250F NX30 

Common features in the Samsung NX30 and Samsung WB250F

 NX30 WB250F 
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Samsung NX30 vs Samsung WB250F Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX30 has exterior measurements of 127mm x 96mm x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3") and a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs) while the Samsung WB250F has proportions 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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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select during that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the NX30 and the WB250F.

Samsung NX30 vs Samsung WB250F size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX30 and WB250F is 75 and 93 respectively.

Samsung NX30 vs Samsung WB250F top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX30 vs Samsung WB250F Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's difficult to picture the gap in sensor dimensions just by going through specifications. The image underneath may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the NX30 and WB250F.

To sum up, both cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The NX30 using its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Samsung NX30 will produce greater detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The younger NX30 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung NX30 vs Samsung WB250F sensor size comparison

Samsung NX30 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX30 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung NX30
Portrait photography with Samsung WB250F
77
focusing manually
MP count good (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
36
resolution is good (14MP)
has face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung NX30
Street photography with Samsung WB250F
75
screen articulates fully
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
has touch to focus
good ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (226g)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX30 Sports photography features
Samsung WB250F Sports photography features
73
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking focus
has phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
52
incredible zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
has tracking autofocus
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX30 Travel photography information
Samsung WB250F Travel photography information
74
has touch to focus
MP count good (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
does not have Timelapse recording
69
lighter than competition in class (226g)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
long reach (432mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX30 Landscape photography factors
Samsung WB250F Landscape photography factors
71
focusing manually
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
does not have Timelapse recording
44
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung NX30
Vlogging with Samsung WB250F
75
display is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
has face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has microphone jack
lack of image stabilization
35
fairly wide (24mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (226 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
doesn't have external mic support
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Samsung NX30 vs Samsung WB250F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX30 and Samsung WB250F
 Samsung NX30Samsung WB250F
General Information
Brand Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung NX30 Samsung WB250F
Category Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2014-01-03 2013-01-07
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DRIMeIV -
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 resolution 5472 x 3648 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 25600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 247 -
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 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 1,036k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology AMOLED TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,359k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.66x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 16 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 9.0fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 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 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 375 grams (0.83 lbs) 226 grams (0.50 lbs)
Dimensions 127 x 96 x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3") 106 x 62 x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 77 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 23.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.4 not tested
DXO Low light rating 1014 not tested
Other
Battery life 360 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID BP1410 -
Self timer Yes (2 - 30 secs) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD, SDHC, SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $699 $250