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Samsung WB250F vs Samsung WB800F

Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
44
Overall
40
Samsung WB250F front
 
Samsung WB800F front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44

Samsung WB250F vs Samsung WB800F 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
  • Announced January 2013
Samsung WB800F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 218g - 111 x 65 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2013
Photography Glossary

Samsung WB250F vs Samsung WB800F Overview

Below is a comprehensive assessment of the Samsung WB250F and Samsung WB800F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both are sold by Samsung. The sensor resolution of the WB250F (14MP) and the WB800F (16MP) is pretty close and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The WB250F was introduced around the same time to the WB800F which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the WB250F scores versus the WB800F in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Samsung WB800F

 WB250F WB800F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB800F over the Samsung WB250F

 WB800F WB250F 
Manually focus Very precise focus

Common features in the Samsung WB250F and Samsung WB800F

 WB250F WB800F 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2013Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Screen resolution460k460kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Samsung WB250F vs Samsung WB800F Physical Comparison

When you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Samsung WB250F has exterior measurements of 106mm x 62mm x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Samsung WB800F has specifications of 111mm x 65mm x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") having a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

Look at the Samsung WB250F and Samsung WB800F in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the WB250F vs the WB800F.

Samsung WB250F vs Samsung WB800F size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the WB250F and WB800F is 93 and 92 respectively.

Samsung WB250F vs Samsung WB800F top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB250F vs Samsung WB800F Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to imagine the difference in sensor measurements purely by viewing specs. The graphic underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the WB250F and WB800F.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should expect the Samsung WB800F to render greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively.

Samsung WB250F vs Samsung WB800F sensor size comparison

Samsung WB250F vs Samsung WB800F Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB250F vs Samsung WB800F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB250F Portrait photography information
Samsung WB800F Portrait photography information
36
good megapixels (14MP)
features face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
44
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (16MP)
provides face detection autofocus
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB250F as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB800F as a Street photography camera
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (226g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (218g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB250F Sports photography details
Samsung WB800F Sports photography details
52
excellent zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
features tracking autofocus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
53
incredible zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB250F Travel photography highlights
Samsung WB800F Travel photography highlights
69
lighter than average in class (226g)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
long reach (432mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
69
lighter than average in class (218g)
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (23mm)
very long reach (483mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB250F as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB800F as a Landscape photography camera
44
quite wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
50
you can focus manually
really wide (23mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB250F Vlogging factors
Samsung WB800F Vlogging factors
35
quite wide (24mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (226 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external mic jack
35
really wide (23mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (218g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
lack of external mic jack
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Samsung WB250F vs Samsung WB800F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB250F and Samsung WB800F
 Samsung WB250FSamsung WB800F
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung WB250F Samsung WB800F
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-01-07 2013-01-07
Body design 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-432mm (18.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/2.8-5.9
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 16s 16s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 8.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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) 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 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 226 gr (0.50 lb) 218 gr (0.48 lb)
Dimensions 106 x 62 x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") 111 x 65 x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" 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 Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $250 $300