Samsung NX300 vs Samsung WB250F

On this page, we are matching up the Samsung NX300 vs Samsung WB250F, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are designed by Samsung. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the NX300 (20MP) and WB250F (14MP) and the NX300 (APS-C) and WB250F (1/2.3") have totally different sensor measurements.

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The NX300 was announced 11 months later than the WB250F and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX300 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung WB250F being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the NX300 scores against the WB250F when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX300 and Samsung WB250F. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung NX300 Gallery and Samsung WB250F Gallery.

If you're planning to lug around your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX300 provides external dimensions of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") with a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs) and the Samsung WB250F has dimensions of 106mm x 62mm x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung NX300 vs Samsung WB250F in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at the time. Below is a front view size comparison of the NX300 vs the WB250F.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the NX300 and WB250F is 86 and 93 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to see the gap between sensor measurements merely by reading specs. The visual below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX300 and WB250F.

All in all, both of those cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The NX300 having a larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Samsung NX300 will deliver extra detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more recent NX300 will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.