Samsung ST80 vs Samsung WB250F
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Samsung ST80 vs Samsung WB250F Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 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.
Samsung ST80 vs Samsung WB250F Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung ST80 & Samsung WB250F. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung ST80 Gallery & Samsung WB250F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung ST80 over the Samsung WB250F
ST80 | WB250F |
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Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Samsung ST80
WB250F | ST80 | |||
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Introduced | January 2013 | January 2010 | Fresher by 36 months | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung ST80 and Samsung WB250F
ST80 | WB250F | |||
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Manual focus | No manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display size | 3" | 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).
Contrast the Samsung ST80 and Samsung WB250F in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ST80 and WB250F is 96 and 93 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Samsung ST80 vs Samsung WB250F Specifications
Samsung ST80 | Samsung WB250F | |
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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 |