• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 14.2 megapixels
  • 24.00mm - 432.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 16.0 megapixels
  • 24.00mm - 120.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Samsung WB250F advantages over Nikon AW120

  • Less expensive
    $250 vs $350 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • Touchscreen
    Touch vs No touch
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • More telephoto lens reach
    432 mm vs 120 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Longer exposure
    16 vs 4 sec
    Long exposures for night shots

Nikon AW120 advantages over Samsung WB250F

  • Waterproof
    Yes vs No
    Take photos underwater without destroying your camera!
  • Built-in GPS
    GPS vs None
    Geotag your photos
  • HDMI out
    HDMI out vs None
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Higher extended ISO
    6400 vs 3200 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Both provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash

Common Weaknesses

  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Manual focus
    Neither provide
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

User reviews

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The Competition

Compared to Samsung WB150F

Samsung WB250F
Samsung WB150F
  • $325
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • Shoots 1080p video
  • $330
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in GPS
Nikon AW120
Samsung WB150F
  • $219
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • HDMI out
  • $330
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compared to Panasonic ZS19

Samsung WB250F
Panasonic ZS19
  • $325
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • $300
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • HDMI out
  • Shoots 60p video
Nikon AW120
Panasonic ZS19
  • $219
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Larger lens aperture
  • $300
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Touchscreen

Compared to Canon A1400

Samsung WB250F
Canon A1400
  • $325
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Touchscreen
  • $297
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Eye-level viewfinder
Nikon AW120
Canon A1400
  • $219
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • $297
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Eye-level viewfinder

Compared to Panasonic ZS25

Samsung WB250F
Panasonic ZS25
  • $325
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • $350
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • HDMI out
Nikon AW120
Panasonic ZS25
  • $219
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Larger lens aperture
  • $350
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compared to Nikon AW130

Samsung WB250F
Nikon AW130
  • $325
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $299
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • In-camera panoramas
Nikon AW120
Nikon AW130
  • $219
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • $299
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • Slow-motion videos
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