Samsung WB250F Review

Main Features

14MP - 1/2.3" BSI-CMOS Sensor

ISO 100 - 3200

24-432 mm F3.2-5.8 Zoom Lens

Optical Image Stabilization

3″ Fixed Type Screen

8 fps continuous shooting

1920 x 1080 video resolution

Built-in Wireless

226g. 106 x 62 x 22 mm

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Samsung WB250F Overview

First introduced in January 2013 , Samsung WB250F is a 14.0MP Small Sensor Superzoom camera with a 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized BSI-CMOS sensor.

Samsung WB250F has an Overall Score of 46/100 and ranked #147 out of 626 in Compact cameras (Top 10 Compact), and ranked #621 out of 1171 in all Cameras (Top 10 Overall).

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Samsung WB250F Compared to other Compact Cameras

Now let's get in to more details of our Samsung WB250F review by analysing its specs and features and listing out its pros and cons compared to average competitor cameras in its class.

PROs

Built-in Wireless (Wi-fi)

Image Stabilization

1920 x 1080 Max Video Resolution

Touch Screen

Face Detection Focusing

8.0fps Fast Continuous Shooting

226g Light Body

Manual Exposure

24mm Wide Angle Lens

432mm Good Tele Lens

18X Optical Zoom

Panorama Shooting

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CONs

No Articulating Screen

No External Flash Shoe

No Built-in Viewfinder

No RAW Shooting

Low Resolution Sensor: 14.0MP

Max Sensitivity only ISO 3.200

Only Unknown Focus Points

Low Screen Resolution ( 460kdots )

No Manual Focusing

No Environmental Sealing

Slow Lens at Wide: f3.20

Slow Lens at Tele: f5.80

Samsung WB250F Sensor and Photography Features

Samsung WB250F has a 14.0MP 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized BSI-CMOS sensor . You can shoot at maximum resolution of 4320 x 3240 pixels. WB250F has a native ISO range of 100 - 3200 but unfortunately, Samsung WB250F doesn't have RAW file support. If you need a Compact camera with a RAW support, consider Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50 (Lumix DMC-TZ70) or Fujifilm XQ2 in the same price range.

Samsung WB250F is not the highest resolution Small Sensor camera. Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 with its 21.0MP sensor is leading in this class. Check the comparison of Samsung WB250F vs Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 or take a look at Highest resolution Compact cameras list.

Let's look at how the size of the Samsung WB250F's 1/2.3" sensor compares with other standard sensor sizes.

Samsung WB250F Physical Specs

Samsung WB250F weighs 226 g (0.50 lb / 7.97 oz) and has external dimensions of 106 x 62 x 22 mm (4.17 x 2.44 x 0.87″). Considering that the average weight of Compact type cameras is 188g, its weight is about average in its class. On the other hand, with a thickness of only 22mm, it is quite small, 6mm thinner than the average of its class.

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Here is the front and top view image of Samsung WB250F with the dimensions:

In order to give you a better idea about the real life size of Samsung WB250F, we have added an image of how it looks next to a credit card and an AA type battery.

Now lets compare the weight and thickness of Samsung WB250F with its main competitors:

Samsung WB250F Size Compared to Main Competitors

Model	Sensor	Weight	vs WB250F	Thickness	vs WB250F
Samsung WB350F	16.0MP - 1/2.3"	276g	50g heavier	25mm	3mm thicker
Samsung WB150F	14.0MP - 1/2.3"	188g	38g lighter	23mm	1mm thicker
Samsung WB35F	16.0MP - 1/2.3"	194g	32g lighter	28mm	6mm thicker
Samsung WB50F	16.0MP - 1/2.3"	207g	19g lighter	27mm	5mm thicker
Canon SX510 HS	12.0MP - 1/2.3"	349g	123g heavier	80mm	58mm thicker
Canon SX600 HS	16.0MP - 1/2.3"	188g	38g lighter	26mm	4mm thicker
Sony WX220	18.0MP - 1/2.3"	121g	105g lighter	22mm	equal thickness
Panasonic ZS40	18.0MP - 1/2.3"	240g	14g heavier	34mm	12mm thicker

Samsung WB250F doesn't have any environmental sealings on its body so you got to be extra careful to protect it against water and dust. If you shoot under these conditions very often, consider checking Top Compact Cameras with Weather Sealing page.

Samsung WB250F Lens

Samsung WB250F features a 24-432 mm F3.2-5.8 18× zoom lens. This camera offers exceptional wide angle capacity thanks to 24mm focal length on the wide end and remarkable super telephoto reach at 432mm.

Wide Coverage

Compact Cameras

WB250F

Widest - Ricoh WG-M1

Average

Telezoom

Compact Cameras

WB250F

Longest - Canon SX520 HS

Average

With a max aperture of f3.20 at 24mm, we can not consider this lens fast on wide end, and it is slow at the tele end with its max aperture of f5.80.

Max Aperture at Wide

Compact Cameras

WB250F

Fastest - Leica D-Lux 6

Average

Max Aperture at Tele

Compact Cameras

WB250F

Fastest - Ricoh GR Digital IV

Average

WB250F is also equipped with Optical image stabilization system which is very handy especially at lower shutter speeds.

Samsung WB250F Other Features

LCD and Viewfinder

Samsung WB250F has a Fixed Type 3″ LCD screen with a resolution of 460k dots. Both the screen size and the screen resolution is up to the standards of this class.

LCD is Touch screen type, so you can change the settings and set the focus point with your fingertips.

WB250F doesn't have a viewfinder and no option for external viewfinder. Lack of a viewfinder can be problematic especially under strong light where visibility of LCD screens goes down dramatically. If you need a Compact camera with a built-in viewfinder in a similar price range, consider Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50 (Lumix DMC-TZ70) (Compare) or Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd (Compare).
If the price is not an issue, take a look at our Top Rated Cameras with Viewfinders.

Max Shutter speed
Samsung WB250F can shoot continuously at max speed of 8 fps and has max shutter speed of 1/2000 sec.

Flash
Unfortunately WB250F doesn't have an external flash shoe so you are limited with the built-in flash.

Focusing
Samsung WB250F features a Contrast Detection autofocusing system.

Samsung WB250F also features Face detection AF where it intelligently detects the faces in the frame and locks the focus automatically.

Video Features
With Samsung WB250F, you can record your videos at a highest resolution of 1920 x 1080 at 30 fps and save in MPEG-4 and H.264 formats. Full HD resolution of Samsung WB250F will be adequate in most of the situations. But if you are after the highest resolution videos available, see our list of Top Cameras with 4K (Ultra-HD) Video.

WB250F has a built-in Mono microphone and a Mono speaker.
Samsung WB250F doesn't have any connections for external microphones and headphones. If you need a Compact camera with external microphone connectivity, consider Samsung PL120 or Samsung SH100 in a similar price range.

Connectivity and Storage
Thanks to the built-in wireless (Wi-Fi) connectivity feature, Samsung WB250F lets you transfer your photos directly to compatible devices without any physical connection.

Samsung WB250F has a USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) port to connect your camera to other devices.

Samsung WB250F Features Compared to Main Competitors

Model	Max Video	Battery Life	Wi-fi	Bluetooth	NFC
Samsung WB350F >>Compare to WB250F	1920 x 1080	shots	Yes	No	Yes
Samsung WB150F >>Compare to WB250F	1280 x 720	shots	Yes	No	No
Samsung WB35F >>Compare to WB250F	1280 x 720	shots	Yes	No	Yes
Samsung WB50F >>Compare to WB250F	1280 x 720	shots	Yes	No	Yes
Canon SX510 HS >>Compare to WB250F	1920 x 1080	250shots	Yes	No	No
Canon SX600 HS >>Compare to WB250F	1920 x 1280	290shots	Yes	No	Yes
Sony WX220 >>Compare to WB250F	1920 x 1080	210shots	Yes	No	Yes
Panasonic ZS40 >>Compare to WB250F	1920 x 1080	300shots	Yes	No	Yes

Lowest Price
Current Lowest price for Samsung WB250F is $199.99

What type of Photography is Samsung WB250F Good for?

In this section, we review and score Samsung WB250F in 5 different photography areas. This first spider web graph shows how the WB250F compares with the average Compact camera.
Hover your mouse over the points to see the score details for each photography type.

Samsung WB250F for Portrait Photography

Samsung WB250F has a score of 34 for Portrait Photography which makes it a POOR candidate for this type of photography. If Portrait We strongly recommend you to check our Top Compact Cameras for Portrait Photography list and consider these alternatives over theWB250F.

Image Stabilization
Manual Exposure Mode
Average Resolution Sensor: 14.0MP
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability

No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling

Read the details of how we scored Samsung WB250F for Portrait Photography

Samsung WB250F for Street Photography

Samsung WB250F has a score of 63 for Street Photography which makes it a GOOD candidate for this type of photography. If you are looking for a camera that is better suited to Street Photography, we recommend you to check our Top 10 Compact Cameras for Street Photography list.

Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Image Stabilization
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small Body

No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
No RAW shooting capability
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor

Read the details of how we scored Samsung WB250F for Street Photography

Samsung WB250F for Sports Photography

Samsung WB250F has a score of 24 for Sports Photography which makes it a POOR candidate for this type of photography. If Sports We strongly recommend you to check our Top Compact Cameras for Sports Photography list and consider these alternatives over theWB250F.

Fast Continuous Shooting: 8.0fps
Wireless Connection
Manual Exposure Mode
Image Stabilization
432 mm Tele Lens
Average Max shutter speed: 1/2000s
Environmental Sealings

Unknown Focus Points
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
No Manual Focus Mode
No Built-in Viewfinder
No External Flash Shoe
Slow Lens at Tele: f5.80
No RAW shooting capability

Read the details of how we scored Samsung WB250F for Sports Photography

Samsung WB250F for Daily Photography

Samsung WB250F has a score of 61 for Daily Photography which makes it a GOOD candidate for this type of photography. If you are looking for a camera that is better suited to Daily Photography, we recommend you to check our Top 10 Compact Cameras for Daily Photography list.

Compact Body
226g
Body Thickness 22mm

18X Optical Zoom
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability

Read the details of how we scored Samsung WB250F for Daily Photography

Samsung WB250F for Landscape Photography

Samsung WB250F has a score of 30 for Landscape Photography which makes it a POOR candidate for this type of photography. If Landscape We strongly recommend you to check our Top Compact Cameras for Landscape Photography list and consider these alternatives over theWB250F.

Manual Exposure Mode
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average Resolution Sensor: 14.0MP
No Manual Focus Mode

No RAW shooting capability
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No Environmental Sealings

Read the details of how we scored Samsung WB250F for Landscape Photography

Samsung WB250F Alternatives

In this section, we analyse how Samsung WB250F compares with other Compact cameras within a similar price range. In the Bubble chart below, you can see Overall Score vs Price comparison of WB250F and the top 10 contenders in the same range. Hover your mouse on the bubbles to see the details of the cameras.

Read a more detailed analysis of Samsung WB250F alternatives.

Popular Comparisons of Samsung WB250F

Here is the eight most popular comparisons of Samsung WB250F amongst Camera Decision readers.

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Canon SX510 HS

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Canon SX600 HS

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Sony WX220

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Panasonic ZS40

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Samsung WB250F Alternatives in Mirrorless Cameras

It would also be interesting to compare Samsung WB250F with Mirrorless Cameras. Below we have listed 4 highest ranked Mirrorless cameras in Samsung WB250F's price range.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Samsung WB250F

Does the Samsung WB250F have Image Stabilization?
Does the Samsung WB250F have RAW support?
Does the Samsung WB250F have Weather Sealing?
Does the Samsung WB250F have built-in GPS?
What is the Max ISO of Samsung WB250F?
What is the Sensor Size of Samsung WB250F?
is the Samsung WB250F a Full Frame (FF) camera?
Does the Samsung WB250F have Touch Screen?
Does the Samsung WB250F have built-in Wireless?
What is the Max Continuous Shooting Speed (fps) of Samsung WB250F?

Samsung WB250F Detailed Specifications

General
Brand	Samsung
Model	Samsung WB250F
Announced	2013-01-07
Body Type	Compact
Price	$199.99
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount	fixed lens
Lens Focal Range	24-432 mm (18×)
Max Aperture	F3.2-5.8
Macro Focus Range	n/a
Screen
Screen Type	Fixed Type
Screen Technology	TFT LCD
Screen Size	3″
Screen Resolution	460k dots
Live View
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder	None
Viewfinder Resolution	no electronic viewfinder
Viewfinder Coverage	n/a
Viewfinder Magnification	n/a
Photography Features
Min Shutter Speed	16s
Max Shutter Speed	1/2000s
Continuous Shooting	8.0 fps
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Exposure Compensation	Yes
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization
Built-in Flash
Flash Range	n/a
Flash Modes	n/a
External Flash
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Exposure Modes
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
DxO Sensor Scores
DxO Overall Score	not tested
DxO Color Depth	not tested
DxO Dynamic Range	not tested
DxO Low Light ISO	not tested
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Sensor
Sensor Type	BSI-CMOS
Sensor Size	1/2.3"
Sensor Dimensions	6.17 x 4.55 mm
Sensor Area	28.07mm²
Sensor Resolution	14 megapixels
Max Image Resolution	4320 x 3240
Max Native ISO	3,200
Min Native ISO	100
RAW Support
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points	Unknown
Number of Cross Focus Points	0
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)
Max Video Resolution	1920 x 1080
Video Formats	MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity	Built-In
HDMI
USB	USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Water Proof
Dust Proof
Shock Proof
Crush Proof
Freeze Proof
Weight	226g
Physical Dimensions	106 x 62 x 22mm
Other Features
Self Timer	Yes
Timelapse Recording
GPS	None
Storage Type	SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage Slots	1