• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 12.1 megapixels
  • 23.00mm - 810.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 14.2 megapixels
  • 24.00mm - 432.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Nikon P500 advantages over Samsung WB250F

  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Eye-level vs Rear display only
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Tiltable Screen
    Tiltable vs Fixed
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • More telephoto lens reach
    810 mm vs 432 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • HDMI out
    HDMI out vs None
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Shoots 60p video
    Yes vs No
    A faster framerate can give you more editing options
  • Slow-motion videos
    Yes vs No
    Shoot slow-motion videos

Samsung WB250F advantages over Nikon P500

  • Less expensive
    $250 vs $400 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • Touchscreen
    Touch vs No touch
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Wi-Fi vs None
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • Thinner
    21 mm vs 102 mm
    Thinner
  • Lighter weight
    226g vs 499g
    Lighter weight
  • More pixels
    14.2 vs 12.1 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Longer exposure
    16 vs 8 sec
    Long exposures for night shots

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash

Common Weaknesses

  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • 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

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The Competition

Compared to Fujifilm S4000

Nikon P500
Fujifilm S4000
  • $400
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Tiltable Screen
  • More dots on screen
  • $205
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Longer stills battery life

Compare Nikon P500 vs Fujifilm S4000

Samsung WB250F
Fujifilm S4000
  • $325
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • $205
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Samsung WB250F vs Fujifilm S4000

Compared to Samsung WB150F

Nikon P500
Samsung WB150F
  • $400
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • Tiltable Screen
  • $330
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Built-in Wi-Fi

Compare Nikon P500 vs Samsung WB150F

Samsung WB250F
Samsung WB150F
  • $325
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • Shoots 1080p video
  • $330
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in GPS

Compare Samsung WB250F vs Samsung WB150F

Compared to Olympus SP-820UZ

Nikon P500
Olympus SP-820UZ
  • $400
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • Tiltable Screen
  • $299
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More pixels

Compare Nikon P500 vs Olympus SP-820UZ

Samsung WB250F
Olympus SP-820UZ
  • $325
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Touchscreen
  • $299
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • HDMI out

Compare Samsung WB250F vs Olympus SP-820UZ

Compared to Canon SX50

Nikon P500
Canon SX50
  • $400
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Fast startup
  • More dots on screen
  • $459
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • RAW file ability
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Nikon P500 vs Canon SX50

Samsung WB250F
Canon SX50
  • $325
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Touchscreen
  • $459
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • Tiltable Screen

Compare Samsung WB250F vs Canon SX50

Compared to Panasonic ZS19

Nikon P500
Panasonic ZS19
  • $400
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Slower slow-motion
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • $300
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Touchscreen

Compare Nikon P500 vs 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

Compare Samsung WB250F vs Panasonic ZS19

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