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Samsung NX3000 vs Samsung WB250F

Portability
89
Imaging
63
Features
62
Overall
62
Samsung NX3000 front
 
Samsung WB250F front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
44
Overall
40

Samsung NX3000 vs Samsung WB250F Key Specs

Samsung NX3000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 230g - 117 x 66 x 39mm
  • Introduced May 2014
  • Replaced the 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
  • Introduced January 2013
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Samsung NX3000 vs Samsung WB250F Overview

Below, we will be reviewing the Samsung NX3000 versus Samsung WB250F, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are offered by Samsung. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the NX3000 (20MP) and WB250F (14MP) and the NX3000 (APS-C) and WB250F (1/2.3") feature different sensor dimensions.

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The NX3000 was brought out 17 months after the WB250F which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX3000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung WB250F being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the NX3000 scores against the WB250F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX3000 over the Samsung WB250F

 NX3000 WB250F 
IntroducedMay 2014January 2013Newer by 17 months
Manual focus More precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution461k460kCrisper screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Samsung NX3000

 WB250F NX3000 
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung NX3000 and Samsung WB250F

 NX3000 WB250F 
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Samsung NX3000 vs Samsung WB250F Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Samsung NX3000 enjoys exterior measurements of 117mm x 66mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") and a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Samsung WB250F has specifications 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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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the NX3000 vs the WB250F.

Samsung NX3000 vs Samsung WB250F size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX3000 and WB250F is 89 and 93 respectively.

Samsung NX3000 vs Samsung WB250F top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX3000 vs Samsung WB250F Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reading technical specs. The image underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the NX3000 and WB250F.

As you have seen, both of those cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The NX3000 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh easier and the Samsung NX3000 will offer you greater detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more modern NX3000 should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung NX3000 vs Samsung WB250F sensor size comparison

Samsung NX3000 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX3000 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX3000 Portrait photography features
Samsung WB250F Portrait photography features
77
you can focus manually
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers face detect focusing
saves RAW files
36
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
supports face detection focus
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX3000 Street photography info
Samsung WB250F Street photography info
81
tilting screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than competitors in class (230g)
above average high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (226 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX3000 Sports photography advice
Samsung WB250F Sports photography advice
56
good megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
slow frames per second (5.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
does not have phase detect AF
52
incredible zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
supports tracking autofocus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung NX3000
Travel photography with Samsung WB250F
68
lighter than competitors in class (230g)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
69
lighter than competition in class (226g)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long zoom (432mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung NX3000
Landscape photography with Samsung WB250F
72
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
good megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
above average high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse function
44
reasonably wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX3000 Vlogging features
Samsung WB250F Vlogging features
34
offers face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (230g)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have mic socket
35
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (226 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external mic socket
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Samsung NX3000 vs Samsung WB250F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX3000 and Samsung WB250F
 Samsung NX3000Samsung WB250F
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung NX3000 Samsung WB250F
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2014-05-26 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 20MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 5472 x 3648 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 25600 3200
Min 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 detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 35 -
Cross focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-432mm (18.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.2-5.8
Number of lenses 32 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 461k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 16 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames per second 8.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash -
Flash options no built-in flash -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 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 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 None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 230 grams (0.51 pounds) 226 grams (0.50 pounds)
Dimensions 117 x 66 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") 106 x 62 x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 370 pictures -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model B740 -
Self timer Yes (2-30 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $897 $250