Samsung WB250F vs Samsung WB700
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Samsung WB250F vs Samsung WB700 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 0 - 0
- 1280 x 720 video
- ()mm (F) lens
- n/ag - 100 x 59 x 22mm
- Announced December 2010
Samsung WB250F vs Samsung WB700 Overview
Lets look more in depth at the Samsung WB250F versus Samsung WB700, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are offered by Samsung. The sensor resolution of the WB250F (14MP) and the WB700 (14MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe WB250F was revealed 2 years later than the WB700 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving into a full comparison, here is a short summation of how the WB250F scores against the WB700 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Samsung WB250F vs Samsung WB700 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung WB250F & Samsung WB700. The full galleries are provided at Samsung WB250F Gallery & Samsung WB700 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Samsung WB700
WB250F | WB700 | |||
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Announced | January 2013 | December 2010 | Fresher by 25 months | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB700 over the Samsung WB250F
WB700 | WB250F | |||
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Screen resolution | 614k | 460k | Sharper screen (+154k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung WB250F and Samsung WB700
WB250F | WB700 | |||
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Focus manually | No manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen measurements | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen |
Samsung WB250F vs Samsung WB700 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung WB250F features external measurements of 106mm x 62mm x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB700 has proportions of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).
Analyze the Samsung WB250F versus Samsung WB700 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at the time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the WB250F vs the WB700.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WB250F and WB700 is 93 and 98 respectively.
Samsung WB250F vs Samsung WB700 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizing simply by checking out specs. The photograph below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the WB250F and WB700.
All in all, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same MP and you can expect comparable quality of pictures although you really should consider the age of the cameras into account. The newer WB250F should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.
Samsung WB250F vs Samsung WB700 Screen and ViewFinder
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Samsung WB250F vs Samsung WB700 Specifications
Samsung WB250F | Samsung WB700 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Samsung | Samsung |
Model type | Samsung WB250F | Samsung WB700 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2013-01-07 | 2010-12-28 |
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 | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Maximum resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | - |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-432mm (18.0x) | () |
Largest aperture | f/3.2-5.8 | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 460k dot | 614k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display tech | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 16s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 8.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
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 |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 226g (0.50 lbs) | - |
Physical dimensions | 106 x 62 x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 100 x 59 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" 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 | - |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $250 | $300 |