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Samsung ST700 vs Samsung WB250F

Portability
99
Imaging
38
Features
22
Overall
31
Samsung ST700 front
 
Samsung WB250F front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
44
Overall
40

Samsung ST700 vs Samsung WB250F Key Specs

Samsung ST700
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 99 x 55 x 20mm
  • Released January 2011
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
  • Announced January 2013
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Samsung ST700 vs Samsung WB250F Overview

In this article, we will be evaluating the Samsung ST700 versus Samsung WB250F, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both offered by Samsung. The sensor resolution of the ST700 (16MP) and the WB250F (14MP) is relatively close and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ST700 was released 24 months before the WB250F which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras offer different body type with the Samsung ST700 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung WB250F being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the ST700 grades against the WB250F in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST700 over the Samsung WB250F

 ST700 WB250F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Samsung ST700

 WB250F ST700 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2011More recent by 24 months
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Samsung ST700 and Samsung WB250F

 ST700 WB250F 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Samsung ST700 vs Samsung WB250F Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to lug around your camera, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung ST700 features exterior measurements of 99mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Samsung WB250F has dimensions of 106mm x 62mm x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the ST700 against the WB250F.

Samsung ST700 vs Samsung WB250F size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ST700 and WB250F is 99 and 93 respectively.

Samsung ST700 vs Samsung WB250F top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST700 vs Samsung WB250F Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be tough to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements just by viewing specifications. The visual below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the ST700 and WB250F.

To sum up, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Samsung ST700 to result in greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots far more aggressively. The older ST700 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung ST700 vs Samsung WB250F sensor size comparison

Samsung ST700 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST700 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST700 Portrait photography details
Samsung WB250F Portrait photography details
29
good MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
36
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
no manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST700 Street photography advice
Samsung WB250F Street photography advice
50
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
max ISO too low (0)
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (226 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST700 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB250F as a Sports photography camera
27
good MP (16 megapixels)
can't change focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
52
great zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
features tracking focus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST700 Travel photography advice
Samsung WB250F Travel photography advice
71
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
fast maximum aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse function
does not posses selfie friendly display
69
lighter than competition (226g)
megapixel count good (14MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
long zoom (432mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST700 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung WB250F Landscape photography highlights
37
fast maximum aperture (f)
good sized screen (3")
good MP (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
44
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST700 Vlogging advice
Samsung WB250F Vlogging advice
30
fast maximum aperture (f)
has touchscreen
does not posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic socket
35
relatively wide (24mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (226 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
lack of mic port
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Samsung ST700 vs Samsung WB250F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST700 and Samsung WB250F
 Samsung ST700Samsung WB250F
General Information
Brand Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung ST700 Samsung WB250F
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 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 surface area 28.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO - 3200
Lowest native ISO - 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
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
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 16s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed - 8.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 226g (0.50 lb)
Dimensions 99 x 55 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 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
Self timer - Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media - SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $280 $250