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Samsung WB250F vs Samsung WB35F

Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
44
Overall
40
Samsung WB250F front
 
Samsung WB35F front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Samsung WB250F vs Samsung WB35F 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
  • Introduced January 2013
Samsung WB35F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 194g - 101 x 61 x 28mm
  • Introduced January 2014
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Samsung WB250F vs Samsung WB35F Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Samsung WB250F and Samsung WB35F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both are manufactured by Samsung. The resolution of the WB250F (14MP) and the WB35F (16MP) is relatively comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The WB250F was launched 12 months before the WB35F so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summary of how the WB250F scores vs the WB35F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Samsung WB35F

 WB250F WB35F 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung WB35F over the Samsung WB250F

 WB35F WB250F 
IntroducedJanuary 2014January 2013Newer by 12 months
Focus manually More exact focusing

Common features in the Samsung WB250F and Samsung WB35F

 WB250F WB35F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Samsung WB250F vs Samsung WB35F Physical Comparison

When you are looking to travel with your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Samsung WB250F provides outside 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) whilst the Samsung WB35F has specifications of 101mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung WB250F and Samsung WB35F in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the WB250F versus the WB35F.

Samsung WB250F vs Samsung WB35F size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the WB250F and WB35F is 93 and 93 respectively.

Samsung WB250F vs Samsung WB35F top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB250F vs Samsung WB35F Sensor Comparison

Often, it is difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by seeing a spec sheet. The picture underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the WB250F and WB35F.

As you can see, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Samsung WB35F to provide greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged WB250F will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung WB250F vs Samsung WB35F sensor size comparison

Samsung WB250F vs Samsung WB35F Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB250F vs Samsung WB35F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB250F Portrait photography information
Samsung WB35F Portrait photography information
36
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has face detection focus
manual focus not available
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
37
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (16MP)
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB250F Street photography features
Samsung WB35F Street photography features
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (226 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (194g)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB250F Sports photography details
Samsung WB35F Sports photography details
52
excellent zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
has tracking autofocus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB250F Travel photography factors
Samsung WB35F Travel photography factors
69
lighter than others (226 grams)
megapixel count good (14MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
very long zoom (432mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
70
lighter than competition in class (194 grams)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
long zoom (288mm)
does not have Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB250F Landscape photography information
Samsung WB35F Landscape photography information
44
quite wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
43
focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB250F Vlogging factors
Samsung WB35F Vlogging factors
35
quite wide (24mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (226g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone support
31
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (194 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone jack
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Samsung WB250F vs Samsung WB35F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB250F and Samsung WB35F
 Samsung WB250FSamsung WB35F
General Information
Make Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung WB250F Samsung WB35F
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-01-07 2014-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-432mm (18.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/3.1-6.3
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 16 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 8.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance 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) 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 226g (0.50 lb) 194g (0.43 lb)
Dimensions 106 x 62 x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") 101 x 61 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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
Battery model - BP70A
Self timer Yes -
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $250 $130