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Samsung ST90 vs Samsung WB250F

Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29
Samsung ST90 front
 
Samsung WB250F front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
44
Overall
40

Samsung ST90 vs Samsung WB250F Key Specs

Samsung ST90
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 92 x 53 x 17mm
  • Launched 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 ST90 vs Samsung WB250F Overview

Below, we are looking at the Samsung ST90 versus Samsung WB250F, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both offered by Samsung. The image resolution of the ST90 (14MP) and the WB250F (14MP) is very well matched and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ST90 was brought out 23 months before the WB250F making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung ST90 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung WB250F being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick view of how the ST90 matches up versus the WB250F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST90 over the Samsung WB250F

 ST90 WB250F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Samsung ST90

 WB250F ST90 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2011More modern by 23 months
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung ST90 and Samsung WB250F

 ST90 WB250F 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Display resolution460k460kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Samsung ST90 vs Samsung WB250F Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung ST90 features external dimensions of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") with 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") accompanied by a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the ST90 and the WB250F.

Samsung ST90 vs Samsung WB250F size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the ST90 and WB250F is 99 and 93 respectively.

Samsung ST90 vs Samsung WB250F top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST90 vs Samsung WB250F Sensor Comparison

Often, its hard to see the difference between sensor sizes just by looking at specs. The pic underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the ST90 and WB250F.

All in all, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact megapixels and you can expect similar quality of photos however you should really factor the age of the products into consideration. The more aged ST90 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung ST90 vs Samsung WB250F sensor size comparison

Samsung ST90 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST90 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST90 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB250F as a Portrait photography camera
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
36
good MP (14 megapixels)
offers face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung ST90
Street photography with Samsung WB250F
49
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
low max ISO (0)
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (226 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung ST90
Sports photography with Samsung WB250F
26
MP count decent (14MP)
fixed focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
52
excellent zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST90 Travel photography details
Samsung WB250F Travel photography details
71
MP count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
good maximum aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
69
lighter than others in class (226 grams)
good MP (14MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
long reach (432mm)
no Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung ST90
Landscape photography with Samsung WB250F
37
good maximum aperture (f)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
low max ISO (0)
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
44
quite wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST90 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB250F as a Vlogging camera
27
good maximum aperture (f)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone jack
35
quite wide (24mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (226 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
no external microphone support
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Samsung ST90 vs Samsung WB250F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST90 and Samsung WB250F
 Samsung ST90Samsung WB250F
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung ST90 Samsung WB250F
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-01-19 2013-01-07
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.16 x 4.62mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO - 3200
Lowest native ISO - 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom 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 size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 16s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate - 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 226 gr (0.50 lb)
Dimensions 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" 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
Self timer - Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $150 $250