• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 14.2 megapixels
  • 24.00mm - 432.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 20.1 megapixels
  • 26.00mm - 182.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Samsung WB250F advantages over Nikon S3500

  • Bigger pixels
    ~ 1.43 vs 1.20 microns
    Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
  • 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
  • More telephoto lens reach
    432 mm vs 182 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Shoots 1080p video
    Yes vs No
    You'll want this if you shoot video
  • Longer exposure
    16 vs 4 sec
    Long exposures for night shots

Nikon S3500 advantages over Samsung WB250F

  • Less expensive
    $140 vs $250 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • Lighter weight
    129g vs 226g
    Lighter weight
  • More pixels
    20.1 vs 14.2 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos

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

  • 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
  • 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
  • HDMI out
    Neither provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review 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

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Review Excerpt

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 S3500
Samsung WB150F
  • $230
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Lighter weight
  • $330
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Built-in Wi-Fi

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
Nikon S3500
Panasonic ZS20
  • $230
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Thinner
  • $217
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Touchscreen

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 S3500
Panasonic ZS19
  • $230
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Thinner
  • $300
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Touchscreen

Compared to Sony WX80

Samsung WB250F
Sony WX80
  • $325
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $300
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Focus peaking
Nikon S3500
Sony WX80
  • $230
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More pixels
  • $300
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Built-in Wi-Fi

Compared to Canon 130 IS

Samsung WB250F
Canon 130 IS
  • $325
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $250
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • HDMI out
Nikon S3500
Canon 130 IS
  • $230
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More pixels
  • $250
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • More telephoto lens reach
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