Samsung ST600 vs Samsung WB250F

Here, we are matching up the Samsung ST600 versus Samsung WB250F, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are built by Samsung. The sensor resolution of the ST600 (14MP) and the WB250F (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ST600 was announced 4 years before the WB250F and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Samsung ST600 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung WB250F being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a brief summary of how the ST600 grades vs the WB250F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung ST600 and Samsung WB250F. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung ST600 Gallery and Samsung WB250F Gallery.

For those who are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Samsung ST600 enjoys outer measurements of 104mm x 60mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB250F has sizing of 106mm x 62mm x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung ST600 versus Samsung WB250F in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the ST600 and the WB250F.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the ST600 and WB250F is 95 and 93 respectively.

Usually, its tough to visualize the gap between sensor measurements simply by checking specifications. The graphic below will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the ST600 and WB250F.

Plainly, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same resolution so you should expect similar quality of photos but you really should factor the production date of the products into consideration. The older ST600 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.