• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 14.2 megapixels
  • 24.00mm - 432.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 18.1 megapixels
  • 24.00mm - 1000.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Samsung WB250F advantages over Nikon P520

  • Less expensive
    $250 vs $450 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • Touchscreen
    Touch vs No touch
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • Thinner
    21 mm vs 101 mm
    Thinner
  • Lighter weight
    226g vs 550g
    Lighter weight
  • Longer exposure
    16 vs 8 sec
    Long exposures for night shots

Nikon P520 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
    1,000 mm vs 432 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Built-in GPS
    GPS vs None
    Geotag your photos
  • Manual focus
    Yes vs No
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • HDMI out
    HDMI out vs None
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • More pixels
    18.1 vs 14.2 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • 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
  • Faster shutter
    1/4000 vs 1/2000 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light
  • 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

  • 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
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • 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 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

Nikon P520
Samsung WB150F
  • $427
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • Tiltable Screen
  • $330
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Thinner

Compare Nikon P520 vs Samsung WB150F

Compared to Panasonic ZS20

Samsung WB250F
Panasonic ZS20
  • $325
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • $217
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Built-in GPS
  • HDMI out

Compare Samsung WB250F vs Panasonic ZS20

Nikon P520
Panasonic ZS20
  • $427
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • Tiltable Screen
  • $217
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Slower slow-motion

Compare Nikon P520 vs Panasonic ZS20

Compared to Nikon P510

Samsung WB250F
Nikon P510
  • $325
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Touchscreen
  • $649
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • Tiltable Screen

Compare Samsung WB250F vs Nikon P510

Nikon P520
Nikon P510
  • $427
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • Built-in GPS
  • $649
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • Higher extended ISO

Compare Nikon P520 vs Nikon P510

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

Compare Samsung WB250F vs Panasonic ZS19

Nikon P520
Panasonic ZS19
  • $427
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • Tiltable Screen
  • $300
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Slower slow-motion

Compare Nikon P520 vs Panasonic ZS19

Compared to Nikon P530

Samsung WB250F
Nikon P530
  • $325
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Touchscreen
  • $279
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Samsung WB250F vs Nikon P530

Nikon P520
Nikon P530
  • $427
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Tiltable Screen
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • $279
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • Shoots 24p video

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