Samsung WB250F vs Samsung WB850F
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Samsung WB250F vs Samsung WB850F Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 250g - 109 x 62 x 25mm
- Revealed January 2012
Samsung WB250F vs Samsung WB850F Overview
Below is a complete overview of the Samsung WB250F vs Samsung WB850F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and they are both designed by Samsung. The sensor resolution of the WB250F (14MP) and the WB850F (16MP) is fairly close and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe WB250F was released 13 months later than the WB850F making them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief view of how the WB250F scores vs the WB850F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Samsung WB250F vs Samsung WB850F Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung WB250F & Samsung WB850F. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung WB250F Gallery & Samsung WB850F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Samsung WB850F
WB250F | WB850F | |||
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Revealed | January 2013 | January 2012 | More recent by 13 months | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB850F over the Samsung WB250F
WB850F | WB250F | |||
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Focus manually | More accurate focusing | |||
Display resolution | 614k | 460k | Clearer display (+154k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung WB250F and Samsung WB850F
WB250F | WB850F | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display sizing | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen |
Samsung WB250F vs Samsung WB850F Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to lug around your camera, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung WB250F features exterior 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) and the Samsung WB850F has measurements of 109mm x 62mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") and a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).
Contrast the Samsung WB250F vs Samsung WB850F in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the WB250F vs the WB850F.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the WB250F and WB850F is 93 and 91 respectively.
Samsung WB250F vs Samsung WB850F Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be tough to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements only by looking through specs. The photograph underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the WB250F and WB850F.
All in all, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Samsung WB850F to result in more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The fresher WB250F should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.
Samsung WB250F vs Samsung WB850F Screen and ViewFinder
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Samsung WB250F vs Samsung WB850F Specifications
Samsung WB250F | Samsung WB850F | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Samsung | Samsung |
Model | Samsung WB250F | Samsung WB850F |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2013-01-07 | 2012-01-09 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-432mm (18.0x) | 23-483mm (21.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.2-5.8 | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focus range | - | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 460k dots | 614k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen tech | TFT LCD | AMOLED display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 16 seconds | 8 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 8.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | - | 3.50 m |
Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
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 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 226g (0.50 pounds) | 250g (0.55 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 106 x 62 x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 109 x 62 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | - | SLB-10A |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $250 | $599 |