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Samsung PL120 vs Samsung WB250F

Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30
Samsung PL120 front
 
Samsung WB250F front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
44
Overall
40

Samsung PL120 vs Samsung WB250F Key Specs

Samsung PL120
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 94 x 54 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2011
Samsung WB250F
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 226g - 106 x 62 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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Samsung PL120 vs Samsung WB250F Overview

Below, we are matching up the Samsung PL120 versus Samsung WB250F, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both built by Samsung. The image resolution of the PL120 (14MP) and the WB250F (14MP) is fairly comparable and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The PL120 was brought out 24 months earlier than the WB250F making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung PL120 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung WB250F being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the PL120 scores vs the WB250F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung PL120 over the Samsung WB250F

 PL120 WB250F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Samsung PL120

 WB250F PL120 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2011More modern by 24 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung PL120 and Samsung WB250F

 PL120 WB250F 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Samsung PL120 vs Samsung WB250F Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung PL120 has got outer dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB250F has proportions of 106mm x 62mm x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Examine the Samsung PL120 versus Samsung WB250F in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the PL120 compared to the WB250F.

Samsung PL120 vs Samsung WB250F size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the PL120 and WB250F is 99 and 93 respectively.

Samsung PL120 vs Samsung WB250F top view buttons comparison

Samsung PL120 vs Samsung WB250F Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizes just by going through specifications. The picture here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the PL120 and WB250F.

To sum up, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same MP and you should expect comparable quality of files however you will want to factor the release date of the cameras into account. The more aged PL120 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung PL120 vs Samsung WB250F sensor size comparison

Samsung PL120 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung PL120 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung PL120 Portrait photography features
Samsung WB250F Portrait photography features
28
MP count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual mode
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
36
good MP (14 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung PL120 Street photography info
Samsung WB250F Street photography info
49
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (226 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung PL120 Sports photography info
Samsung WB250F Sports photography info
26
MP count good (14 megapixels)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
52
amazing zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung PL120 Travel photography details
Samsung WB250F Travel photography details
71
MP count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
great maximum aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
69
lighter than competitors in class (226 grams)
good MP (14MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great zoom (432mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung PL120
Landscape photography with Samsung WB250F
33
great maximum aperture (f)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
44
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung PL120 Vlogging highlights
Samsung WB250F Vlogging highlights
31
great maximum aperture (f)
has external mic support
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
35
decently wide (24mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (226g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not contain selfie friendly display
missing external mic port
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Samsung PL120 vs Samsung WB250F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung PL120 and Samsung WB250F
 Samsung PL120Samsung WB250F
General Information
Make Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung PL120 Samsung WB250F
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-01-05 2013-01-07
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.16 x 4.62mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO - 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 24-432mm (18.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.2-5.8
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 16s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed - 8.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 226g (0.50 lbs)
Dimensions 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") 106 x 62 x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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
Self timer - Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots - 1
Retail price $150 $250