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Samsung ST80 vs Samsung WB250F

Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35
Samsung ST80 front
 
Samsung WB250F front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
44
Overall
40

Samsung ST80 vs Samsung WB250F Key Specs

Samsung ST80
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 118g - 92 x 55 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2010
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
  • Introduced January 2013
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Samsung ST80 vs Samsung WB250F Overview

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Samsung ST80 and Samsung WB250F, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both built by Samsung. The sensor resolution of the ST80 (14MP) and the WB250F (14MP) is very comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ST80 was introduced 4 years before the WB250F and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Samsung ST80 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung WB250F being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the ST80 matches up versus the WB250F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST80 over the Samsung WB250F

 ST80 WB250F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Samsung ST80

 WB250F ST80 
IntroducedJanuary 2013January 2010Fresher by 36 months
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Samsung ST80 and Samsung WB250F

 ST80 WB250F 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Samsung ST80 vs Samsung WB250F Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung ST80 comes with outside dimensions of 92mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Samsung WB250F has measurements of 106mm x 62mm x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the ST80 vs the WB250F.

Samsung ST80 vs Samsung WB250F size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ST80 and WB250F is 96 and 93 respectively.

Samsung ST80 vs Samsung WB250F top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST80 vs Samsung WB250F Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizing just by seeing technical specs. The photograph here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the ST80 and WB250F.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same resolution so you can expect comparable quality of files but you will need to factor the age of the cameras into account. The older ST80 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung ST80 vs Samsung WB250F sensor size comparison

Samsung ST80 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST80 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung ST80
Portrait photography with Samsung WB250F
29
resolution is good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
36
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST80 Street photography highlights
Samsung WB250F Street photography highlights
63
image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch to focus
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (226 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung ST80
Sports photography with Samsung WB250F
43
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
52
amazing zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST80 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB250F as a Travel photography camera
62
provides touch to focus
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
missing Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than average (226 grams)
MP count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
very long reach (432mm)
no Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST80 Landscape photography advice
Samsung WB250F Landscape photography advice
39
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Timelapse function
44
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung ST80
Vlogging with Samsung WB250F
28
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone socket
35
pretty wide (24mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (226g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
no mic jack
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Samsung ST80 vs Samsung WB250F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST80 and Samsung WB250F
 Samsung ST80Samsung WB250F
General Information
Make Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung ST80 Samsung WB250F
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-01-06 2013-01-07
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 4800 3200
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.5 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 16 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) 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 data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 118 grams (0.26 pounds) 226 grams (0.50 pounds)
Physical dimensions 92 x 55 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") 106 x 62 x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID BP70A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $249 $250