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Samsung WB210 vs Samsung WB250F

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
45
Overall
40
Samsung WB210 front
 
Samsung WB250F front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
44
Overall
40

Samsung WB210 vs Samsung WB250F Key Specs

Samsung WB210
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
  • 174g - 101 x 59 x 22mm
  • Revealed July 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 WB210 vs Samsung WB250F Overview

Following is a in depth review of the Samsung WB210 vs Samsung WB250F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both are manufactured by Samsung. The image resolution of the WB210 (14MP) and the WB250F (14MP) is fairly comparable and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The WB210 was announced 17 months prior to the WB250F making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the WB210 grades vs the WB250F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB210 over the Samsung WB250F

 WB210 WB250F 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Display dimension3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")

Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Samsung WB210

 WB250F WB210 
RevealedJanuary 2013July 2011More modern by 17 months
Display resolution460k1kClearer display (+459k dot)

Common features in the Samsung WB210 and Samsung WB250F

 WB210 WB250F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Samsung WB210 vs Samsung WB250F Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Samsung WB210 comes with physical dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) and the Samsung WB250F has specifications of 106mm x 62mm x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the WB210 and the WB250F.

Samsung WB210 vs Samsung WB250F size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the WB210 and WB250F is 94 and 93 respectively.

Samsung WB210 vs Samsung WB250F top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB210 vs Samsung WB250F Sensor Comparison

Generally, its hard to envision the difference in sensor sizes only by going through a spec sheet. The picture below may give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the WB210 and WB250F.

As you can see, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of images but you should always factor the age of the cameras into account. The more aged WB210 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung WB210 vs Samsung WB250F sensor size comparison

Samsung WB210 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB210 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB210 Portrait photography factors
Samsung WB250F Portrait photography factors
39
focusing manually
good megapixels (14MP)
has face detect focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
36
resolution is good (14MP)
supports face detection autofocus
no manual focus
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB210 Street photography advice
Samsung WB250F Street photography advice
66
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch focus
lighter than average in class (174g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (226g)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung WB210
Sports photography with Samsung WB250F
38
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
52
excellent zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung WB210
Travel photography with Samsung WB250F
71
lighter than average in class (174g)
comes with touch focus
good megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great zoom (288mm)
no Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
69
lighter than others (226g)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
very long zoom (432mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB210 Landscape photography advice
Samsung WB250F Landscape photography advice
46
focusing manually
decently wide (24mm)
lovely big screen (3.5")
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Timelapse function
44
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB210 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB250F as a Vlogging camera
33
decently wide (24mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
lighter than average in class (174 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone support
35
decently wide (24mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (226g)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of external mic socket
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Samsung WB210 vs Samsung WB250F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB210 and Samsung WB250F
 Samsung WB210Samsung WB250F
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung WB210 Samsung WB250F
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-07-19 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
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 24-288mm (12.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Max aperture f/2.9-5.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus range 5cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 16s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate - 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 174 grams (0.38 lbs) 226 grams (0.50 lbs)
Dimensions 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") 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 (2 or 10 sec, Double) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type microSC/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $279 $250