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Samsung WB250F vs Samsung WB350F

Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
44
Overall
40
Samsung WB250F front
 
Samsung WB350F front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42

Samsung WB250F vs Samsung WB350F Key Specs

Samsung WB250F
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 226g - 106 x 62 x 22mm
  • Released January 2013
Samsung WB350F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 276g - 114 x 65 x 25mm
  • Revealed January 2014
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Samsung WB250F vs Samsung WB350F Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Samsung WB250F versus Samsung WB350F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and they are both sold by Samsung. The image resolution of the WB250F (14MP) and the WB350F (16MP) is relatively close and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The WB250F was announced 12 months prior to the WB350F which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the WB250F scores against the WB350F for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Samsung WB350F

 WB250F WB350F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB350F over the Samsung WB250F

 WB350F WB250F 
RevealedJanuary 2014January 2013More modern by 12 months
Manually focus Dial exact focus

Common features in the Samsung WB250F and Samsung WB350F

 WB250F WB350F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Screen resolution460k460kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Samsung WB250F vs Samsung WB350F Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung WB250F has got outer dimensions of 106mm x 62mm x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Samsung WB350F has sizing of 114mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") and a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung WB250F versus Samsung WB350F in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the WB250F versus the WB350F.

Samsung WB250F vs Samsung WB350F size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the WB250F and WB350F is 93 and 90 respectively.

Samsung WB250F vs Samsung WB350F top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB250F vs Samsung WB350F Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes merely by researching technical specs. The pic below may give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the WB250F and WB350F.

As you can tell, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can count on the Samsung WB350F to result in more detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged WB250F will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Samsung WB250F vs Samsung WB350F sensor size comparison

Samsung WB250F vs Samsung WB350F Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB250F vs Samsung WB350F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB250F as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB350F as a Portrait photography camera
36
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
40
you can focus manually
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB250F Street photography info
Samsung WB350F Street photography info
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (226 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (276 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB250F Sports photography details
Samsung WB350F Sports photography details
52
excellent zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
has tracking focus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
50
amazing zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB250F Travel photography highlights
Samsung WB350F Travel photography highlights
69
lighter than competition in class (226g)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
long zoom (432mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
69
lighter than average in class (276 grams)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (23mm)
very long reach (483mm)
no Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung WB250F
Landscape photography with Samsung WB350F
44
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
50
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (23mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB250F Vlogging factors
Samsung WB350F Vlogging factors
35
quite wide (24mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (226 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have mic support
34
reasonably wide (23mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (276g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
no external mic socket
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Samsung WB250F vs Samsung WB350F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB250F and Samsung WB350F
 Samsung WB250FSamsung WB350F
General Information
Make Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung WB250F Samsung WB350F
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-01-07 2014-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-432mm (18.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/2.8-5.9
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 16 seconds 16 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 8.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 226 gr (0.50 lbs) 276 gr (0.61 lbs)
Dimensions 106 x 62 x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") 114 x 65 x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0")
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 - SLB-10A
Self timer Yes -
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $250 $260