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Samsung ST95 vs Samsung WB250F

Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
19
Overall
31
Samsung ST95 front
 
Samsung WB250F front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
44
Overall
40

Samsung ST95 vs Samsung WB250F Key Specs

Samsung ST95
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 92 x 53 x 17mm
  • Released 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
  • Introduced January 2013
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Samsung ST95 vs Samsung WB250F Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Samsung ST95 versus Samsung WB250F, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both sold by Samsung. The resolution of the ST95 (16MP) and the WB250F (14MP) is very well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ST95 was manufactured 23 months earlier than the WB250F making them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung ST95 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung WB250F being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summary of how the ST95 grades vs the WB250F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST95 over the Samsung WB250F

 ST95 WB250F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Samsung ST95

 WB250F ST95 
IntroducedJanuary 2013January 2011Newer by 23 months
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung ST95 and Samsung WB250F

 ST95 WB250F 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Display resolution460k460kSame display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Samsung ST95 vs Samsung WB250F Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Samsung ST95 enjoys physical dimensions of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB250F has measurements of 106mm x 62mm x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Check out the Samsung ST95 versus Samsung WB250F in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the ST95 versus the WB250F.

Samsung ST95 vs Samsung WB250F size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ST95 and WB250F is 99 and 93 respectively.

Samsung ST95 vs Samsung WB250F top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST95 vs Samsung WB250F Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be hard to envision the gap between sensor dimensions just by looking at specs. The picture underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the ST95 and WB250F.

All in all, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Samsung ST95 to give more detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged ST95 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Samsung ST95 vs Samsung WB250F sensor size comparison

Samsung ST95 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST95 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST95 Portrait photography info
Samsung WB250F Portrait photography info
30
MP count good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
36
good resolution (14 megapixels)
offers face detection focusing
no manual focus
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung ST95
Street photography with Samsung WB250F
50
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
max ISO too low (0)
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (226 grams)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST95 Sports photography details
Samsung WB250F Sports photography details
27
MP count good (16 megapixels)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
52
great zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
offers tracking autofocus
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST95 Travel photography details
Samsung WB250F Travel photography details
71
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
fast maximum aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse function
does not have a selfie friendly display
69
lighter than competition (226 grams)
good resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
great zoom (432mm)
no Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST95 Landscape photography factors
Samsung WB250F Landscape photography factors
38
fast maximum aperture (f)
screen size is good (3")
MP count good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
44
quite wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST95 Vlogging highlights
Samsung WB250F Vlogging highlights
27
fast maximum aperture (f)
does not have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic socket
35
quite wide (24mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (226 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
no external microphone support
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Samsung ST95 vs Samsung WB250F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST95 and Samsung WB250F
 Samsung ST95Samsung WB250F
General Information
Brand Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung ST95 Samsung WB250F
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 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 area 28.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO - 3200
Min native ISO - 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 24-432mm (18.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.2-5.8
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 16 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 8.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 226g (0.50 lbs)
Physical 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 Overall 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 type - SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $145 $250