Samsung NX300M vs Samsung WB250F

In this write-up, we are analyzing the Samsung NX300M and Samsung WB250F, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are produced by Samsung. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the NX300M (20MP) and WB250F (14MP) and the NX300M (APS-C) and WB250F (1/2.3") use totally different sensor size.

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The NX300M was revealed at a similar time to the WB250F which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX300M being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung WB250F being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the NX300M grades vs the WB250F for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX300M and Samsung WB250F. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung NX300M Gallery and Samsung WB250F Gallery.

For those who are going to carry around your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Samsung NX300M offers outside measurements of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") along with a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs) and the Samsung WB250F has specifications 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 NX300M and Samsung WB250F in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at the time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the NX300M vs the WB250F.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the NX300M and WB250F is 86 and 93 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reading through a spec sheet. The pic below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the NX300M and WB250F.

Clearly, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The NX300M using its larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF easier and the Samsung NX300M will resolve extra detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images far more aggressively.