Samsung NX3000 vs Samsung WB250F
89 Imaging
63 Features
62 Overall
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93 Imaging
38 Features
44 Overall
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Samsung NX3000 vs Samsung WB250F Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 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.
Samsung NX3000 vs Samsung WB250F Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX3000 & Samsung WB250F. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung NX3000 Gallery & Samsung WB250F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX3000 over the Samsung WB250F
NX3000 | WB250F | |||
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Introduced | May 2014 | January 2013 | Newer by 17 months | |
Manual focus | More precise focusing | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 461k | 460k | Crisper screen (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Samsung NX3000
WB250F | NX3000 | |||
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Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Samsung NX3000 and Samsung WB250F
NX3000 | WB250F | |||
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Screen dimension | 3" | 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).
Check the Samsung NX3000 versus Samsung WB250F in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX3000 and WB250F is 89 and 93 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Samsung NX3000 vs Samsung WB250F Specifications
Samsung NX3000 | Samsung WB250F | |
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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 |