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Samsung WB250F Review | 108 Data compared

Avg. price:~£160Sensor size:1/2.3"Weight:226 gBattery life (CIPA):300 shots

Samsung WB250F Review: Compare 108 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Cameras category and whether it is worth buying.

5.2

Overall score

Score
5.2/ 10
✕
What it is
An overall evaluation of the camera's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best cameras on the market.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 50% of models
Score components

90%

4.8

Technical score

10%

8.7

User score

â–²Better than 50% of cameras
4.8

Technical score

Technical score
4.8/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Cameras category across these key areas: Sensor & Image, Photo Features, Video & Audio, Display & Design, Battery & Power, Connectivity & Storage.
When it matters
When you want to compare cameras based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 59% of models
Score components

28%

5.1

Sensor & Image

25%

4.2

Photo Features

18%

3.7

Video & Audio

14%

6.7

Display & Design

8%

4.5

Battery & Power

7%

4.8

Connectivity & Storage

â–¼Worse than 59% of cameras
8.7

User score

User score
8.7/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the camera.
When it matters
When real-world owner satisfaction and review volume matter to your decision.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 87% of models
Score components

70%

8.4

User ratings

30%

9.6

Number of reviews

Based on 874 buyer reviews from online shops.
Read buyer reviews on Amazon →
How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
â–²Better than 87% of cameras
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Technical Specifications of camera Samsung WB250F

Technical score
Technical score
4.8/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Cameras category across these key areas: Sensor & Image, Photo Features, Video & Audio, Display & Design, Battery & Power, Connectivity & Storage.
When it matters
When you want to compare cameras based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 59% of models
Score components:

28%

5.1

Sensor & Image

25%

4.2

Photo Features

18%

3.7

Video & Audio

14%

6.7

Display & Design

8%

4.5

Battery & Power

7%

4.8

Connectivity & Storage

4.8
User score
User score
8.7/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the camera.
When it matters
When real-world owner satisfaction and review volume matter to your decision.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 87% of models
Score components

70%

8.4

User ratings

30%

9.6

Number of reviews

Based on 874 buyer reviews from online shops.
Read buyer reviews on Amazon →
How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
8.7
Popularity
Popularity
9.6/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the camera.
When it matters
When you want to see which cameras attract the most buyer attention and review activity.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 89% of models
Popularity:
Samsung WB250F has a popularity score of 9.6, which is higher than 89.1% of cameras.
9.6
Value for money
Value for money
6.5/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the camera's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you want to know how much overall quality you get for the price.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 65% of models
Score components:

60%

5.2

Overall score

40%

9.7

Price

6.5
Sensor size
1/2.3"
Sensor size
1/2.3"
â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
This camera uses a sensor classified as 1/2.3"; it is smaller than the sensor in 60.5% of cameras and the same size as the sensor in 38.1% of cameras.
Main camera megapixels
14.2 MP
Main camera megapixels
14.2 MP
â–¼ Worse than 73% of models
This camera has a sensor resolution of 14.2 MP, which is lower than that of 73.3% of cameras and equal to that of 2.1% of cameras.
Main camera pixel size
1.42 µm
Main camera pixel size
1.42 µm
â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
Market range: <1.33 µm – >5.94 µm
This camera has sensor pixels measuring 1.42 µm, which are smaller than those in 70.4% of cameras and the same size as those in 1.6% of cameras.
Base ISO
100
Base ISO
100
â–¼ Worse than 28% of models
Market range: <80 – >200
This camera has a base ISO of 100 which is higher than that of 19.9% of cameras and equal to that of 52.4% of cameras.
Max ISO
ISO 3200 ISO
Max ISO
ISO 3,200
â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
This camera reaches a maximum sensitivity of ISO 3,200, which is lower than that of 62.9% of cameras and equal to that of 22.7% of cameras.
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Lens mount
N/A
Built-in focus motor
no
Built-in focus motor
no
â–¼ Worse than 11% of models
This camera does not have a built-in focus motor. 11% of cameras have a built-in focus motor.
N. of focus points
9
N. of focus points
9
â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
Market range: <9 – >399
This camera has 9 focus points, fewer than the number offered by 67.1% of cameras and equal to the number offered by 26% of cameras.
Phase-detection autofocus (photos)
no
Phase-detection autofocus (photos)
no
â–¼ Worse than 37% of models
This camera does not support phase-detection autofocus for photos. 37.5% of cameras support phase-detection autofocus for photos.
AF tracking
yes
AF tracking
yes
â–² Better than 12% of models
This camera supports AF tracking. This feature is available on 88% of cameras.
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Max video resolution
1920 px
Max video resolution
1920 px
â–² Better than 29% of models
This camera supports 1920 px video recording which is higher quality than that of 28.7% of cameras and equal to that of 47.1% of cameras.
Video bitrate
17 Mbps
Video bitrate
17 Mbps
â–¼ Worse than 77% of models
Market range: <12 Mbps – >237 Mbps
This camera has a video bitrate of 17 Mbps which is lower than that of 77.1% of cameras and equal to that of 3.6% of cameras.
Video bit depth
8 bit
Video bit depth
8 bit
â–¼ Worse than 12% of models
This camera supports video at 8 bit, a bit depth higher than that of 7.8% of cameras and equal to that of 80.6% of cameras.
Video chroma subsampling
4:2:0
Video chroma subsampling
4:2:0
â–¼ Worse than 22% of models
This camera supports 4:2:0 video chroma subsampling which is more advanced than that of 7.8% of cameras and equal to that of 69.9% of cameras.
Video codecs
H.264
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Type
compact
Weight
226 g
Weight
226 g
â–² Better than 73% of models
Market range: <142 g – >812 g
This camera weighs 226 g which is lighter than 73% of cameras and equal to the weight of 0.4% of cameras.
Width
106 mm
Width
106 mm
â–² Better than 73% of models
Market range: <96 mm – >142.6 mm
This camera has a width of 106 mm which is narrower than 72.9% of cameras and equal to that of 0.7% of cameras.
Height
62 mm
Height
62 mm
â–² Better than 73% of models
Market range: <57.6 mm – >105.8 mm
This camera has a height of 62 mm which is shorter than 72.9% of cameras and equal to that of 1% of cameras.
Thickness
21.6 mm
Thickness
21.6 mm
★ Better than 90% of models
Market range: <21.9 mm – >92 mm
This camera has a thickness of 21.6 mm which is thinner than 90.3% of cameras and equal to that of 0.3% of cameras.
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Battery life (CIPA)
300 shots
Battery life (CIPA)
300 shots
â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
Market range: <210 shots – >700 shots
This camera has a CIPA-rated battery life of 300 shots, which is shorter than that of 57.8% of cameras and equal to that of 6.7% of cameras.
Battery capacity
1,050 mAh
Battery capacity
1,050 mAh
â–¼ Worse than 56% of models
Market range: <700 mAh – >2.2k mAh
This camera has a battery capacity of 1,050 mAh which is smaller than the batteries in 56.1% of cameras and equal to those in 3.6% of cameras.
Removable battery
yes
Removable battery
yes
â–² Better than 1% of models
This camera has a removable battery, and 98.7% of cameras include one.
USB Power Delivery (PD)
no
USB Power Delivery (PD)
no
â–¼ Worse than 10% of models
This camera does not support USB Power Delivery. 10.1% of cameras support USB Power Delivery.
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
â–² Better than 52% of models
This camera supports Wi-Fi. This feature is available on 47.8% of cameras.
Wi-Fi version
Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Wi-Fi version
Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
â–² Better than 54% of models
This camera uses Wi-Fi version Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) which is newer than that of 54.2% of cameras and equal to that of 35.6% of cameras.
Bluetooth connectivity
no
Bluetooth connectivity
no
â–¼ Worse than 23% of models
This camera does not have Bluetooth. 22.7% of cameras support Bluetooth.
Bluetooth version
N/A
USB Type-C
no
USB Type-C
no
â–¼ Worse than 15% of models
This camera does not include USB Type-C. 14.6% of cameras use USB-C.
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Samsung WB250F vs the average camera

246810TotalDisplay & DesignSensor & ImagePhoto FeaturesVideo & AudioBattery & PowerConnectivity & Storage
  • Uses a BSI sensor
    BSI sensor
    yes
    â–² Better than 65% of models
    This camera uses a BSI sensor, the average camera does not. 34.8% of cameras use a BSI sensor.
  • Has a touchscreen
    Touchscreen
    yes
    â–² Better than 63% of models
    This camera has a touchscreen, the average camera does not. 36.6% of cameras support touchscreen input.
  • Supports Wi-Fi connectivity
    Wi-Fi connectivity
    yes
    â–² Better than 52% of models
    This camera supports Wi-Fi, the average camera does not. 47.8% of cameras support Wi-Fi.
  • Smartphone remote control
    Smartphone remote control
    yes
    â–² Better than 54% of models
    This camera supports smartphone remote control, the average camera does not. 46.2% of cameras support smartphone remote control.
    via SMART CAMERA app
  • 169 g lighter
    Weight
    226 g
    â–² Better than 73% of models
    Market range: <142 g – >812 g
    This camera is lighter than the average camera (226 g vs 395 g). The average camera weighs 395 g.
    226 g vs 395 g
  • Supports touch autofocus
    Touch autofocus
    yes
    â–² Better than 65% of models
    This camera supports touch autofocus, the average camera does not. 34.9% of cameras support touch autofocus.
  • 2.3 fps faster mechanical burst
    Continuous shooting (mechanical)
    8 fps
    â–² Better than 62% of models
    Market range: <1.08 fps – >10 fps
    This camera has a faster mechanical burst than the average camera (8 fps vs 5.7 fps). The average camera reaches 5.7 fps.
    8 fps vs 5.7 fps
  • 24.4 mm thinner
    Thickness
    21.6 mm
    ★ Better than 90% of models
    Market range: <21.9 mm – >92 mm
    This camera is thinner than the average camera (21.6 mm vs 46 mm). The average camera has a thickness of 46 mm.
    21.6 mm vs 46 mm
  • 9.3% higher user score
    User score
    8.7/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the camera.
    When it matters
    When real-world owner satisfaction and review volume matter to your decision.
    Score distribution
    â–¼
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Samsung WB250F
    the average camera
    Samsung WB250F has a higher user score than the average camera (8.75 vs 8.000).
    8.75 vs 8
  • 4.95x more popular
    Samsung WB250F is more popular than the average camera (9.56 vs 1.9).
    9.56 vs 1.93
  • Has a touchscreen
    Touchscreen
    yes
    â–² Better than 63% of models
    This camera has a touchscreen, the average camera does not. 36.6% of cameras support touchscreen input.
  • 169 g lighter
    Weight
    226 g
    â–² Better than 73% of models
    Market range: <142 g – >812 g
    This camera is lighter than the average camera (226 g vs 395 g). The average camera weighs 395 g.
    226 g vs 395 g
  • 24.4 mm thinner
    Thickness
    21.6 mm
    ★ Better than 90% of models
    Market range: <21.9 mm – >92 mm
    This camera is thinner than the average camera (21.6 mm vs 46 mm). The average camera has a thickness of 46 mm.
    21.6 mm vs 46 mm
  • 13.9 mm narrower
    Width
    106 mm
    â–² Better than 73% of models
    Market range: <96 mm – >142.6 mm
    This camera is narrower than the average camera (106 mm vs 119.9 mm). The average camera has a width of 119.9 mm.
    106 mm vs 119.9 mm
  • 11.9 mm shorter body
    Height
    62 mm
    â–² Better than 73% of models
    Market range: <57.6 mm – >105.8 mm
    This camera is shorter than the average camera (62 mm vs 73.9 mm). The average camera has a height of 73.9 mm.
    62 mm vs 73.9 mm
  • Uses a BSI sensor
    BSI sensor
    yes
    â–² Better than 65% of models
    This camera uses a BSI sensor, the average camera does not. 34.8% of cameras use a BSI sensor.
  • Supports touch autofocus
    Touch autofocus
    yes
    â–² Better than 65% of models
    This camera supports touch autofocus, the average camera does not. 34.9% of cameras support touch autofocus.
  • 2.3 fps faster mechanical burst
    Continuous shooting (mechanical)
    8 fps
    â–² Better than 62% of models
    Market range: <1.08 fps – >10 fps
    This camera has a faster mechanical burst than the average camera (8 fps vs 5.7 fps). The average camera reaches 5.7 fps.
    8 fps vs 5.7 fps
  • In-camera panorama mode
    In-camera panorama mode
    yes
    â–² Better than 56% of models
    This camera includes an in-camera panorama mode, the average camera does not.
  • Supports Wi-Fi connectivity
    Wi-Fi connectivity
    yes
    â–² Better than 52% of models
    This camera supports Wi-Fi, the average camera does not. 47.8% of cameras support Wi-Fi.
  • Smartphone remote control
    Smartphone remote control
    yes
    â–² Better than 54% of models
    This camera supports smartphone remote control, the average camera does not. 46.2% of cameras support smartphone remote control.
    via SMART CAMERA app
  • Smaller sensor
    Sensor size
    1/2.3"
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    This camera has a smaller sensor than the average camera (1/2.3" vs APS-C).
    1/2.3" vs APS-C
  • 1.92 µm smaller sensor pixels
    Main camera pixel size
    1.42 µm
    â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
    Market range: <1.33 µm – >5.94 µm
    This camera has smaller sensor pixels than the average camera (1.4 µm vs 3.34 µm). The average sensor pixel size is 3.34 µm.
    1.42 µm vs 3.34 µm
  • No hot shoe
    Hot shoe
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 54% of models
    This camera does not have a hot shoe, the average camera does.
  • 1 fewer microphones
    N. of microphones
    1
    â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
    Market range: <1 – >2
    This camera has fewer microphones than the average camera (1 vs 2). The average camera has 2 microphones.
    1 vs 2
  • No RAW photo capture
    RAW photo capture
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
    This camera does not support RAW photo capture, the average camera does. 62.8% of cameras support RAW formats.
  • Lower sensor resolution
    Main camera megapixels
    14.2 MP
    â–¼ Worse than 73% of models
    This camera has a lower sensor resolution than the average camera (14.2 MP vs 16.2 MP). The average camera has a sensor resolution of 16.2 MP.
    14.2 MP vs 16.2 MP
  • 14 fewer AF points
    N. of focus points
    9
    â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
    Market range: <9 – >399
    This camera has fewer focus points than the average camera (9 vs 23). The average camera offers 23 focus points.
    9 vs 23
  • No manual focus mode
    Manual focus
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 72% of models
    This camera does not support manual focus, the average camera does. 71.7% of cameras include a manual focus mode.
  • No hot shoe
    Hot shoe
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 54% of models
    This camera does not have a hot shoe, the average camera does.
  • Smaller sensor
    Sensor size
    1/2.3"
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    This camera has a smaller sensor than the average camera (1/2.3" vs APS-C).
    1/2.3" vs APS-C
  • 1.92 µm smaller sensor pixels
    Main camera pixel size
    1.42 µm
    â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
    Market range: <1.33 µm – >5.94 µm
    This camera has smaller sensor pixels than the average camera (1.4 µm vs 3.34 µm). The average sensor pixel size is 3.34 µm.
    1.42 µm vs 3.34 µm
  • Lower sensor resolution
    Main camera megapixels
    14.2 MP
    â–¼ Worse than 73% of models
    This camera has a lower sensor resolution than the average camera (14.2 MP vs 16.2 MP). The average camera has a sensor resolution of 16.2 MP.
    14.2 MP vs 16.2 MP
  • 3,200 ISO lower maximum sensitivity limit
    Max ISO
    3,200 ISO
    â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
    Market range: <1.6k ISO – >40k ISO
    This camera has a lower maximum sensitivity than the average camera (3200 ISO vs 6400 ISO). The average camera reaches a maximum sensitivity of 6400 ISO.
    3,200 ISO vs 6,400 ISO
  • No RAW photo capture
    RAW photo capture
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
    This camera does not support RAW photo capture, the average camera does. 62.8% of cameras support RAW formats.
  • 14 fewer AF points
    N. of focus points
    9
    â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
    Market range: <9 – >399
    This camera has fewer focus points than the average camera (9 vs 23). The average camera offers 23 focus points.
    9 vs 23
  • No manual focus mode
    Manual focus
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 72% of models
    This camera does not support manual focus, the average camera does. 71.7% of cameras include a manual focus mode.
  • 1 fewer microphones
    N. of microphones
    1
    â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
    Market range: <1 – >2
    This camera has fewer microphones than the average camera (1 vs 2). The average camera has 2 microphones.
    1 vs 2
  • 13 Mbps lower video bitrate
    Video bitrate
    17 Mbps
    â–¼ Worse than 77% of models
    Market range: <12 Mbps – >237 Mbps
    This camera has a lower video bitrate than the average camera (17 Mbps vs 30 Mbps). The average camera records at 30 Mbps.
    17 Mbps vs 30 Mbps
  • 10 min shorter recording time
    Max video recording time
    20 min
    â–¼ Worse than 90% of models
    Market range: <25 min – >60 min
    This camera records continuously for less time than the average camera (20 min vs 30 min). The average camera records for 30 min.
    20 min vs 30 min
  • 30 shots fewer shots per charge
    Battery life (CIPA)
    300 shots
    â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
    Market range: <210 shots – >700 shots
    This camera has shorter battery life than the average camera (300 shots vs 330 shots). The average camera delivers 330 shots per charge.
    300 shots vs 330 shots
  • 70 mAh smaller battery capacity
    Battery capacity
    1,050 mAh
    â–¼ Worse than 56% of models
    Market range: <700 mAh – >2.2k mAh
    This camera has a lower battery capacity than the average camera (1050 mAh vs 1120 mAh). The average camera has a battery capacity of 1120 mAh.
    1,050 mAh vs 1,120 mAh

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Third-party reviews

Based on 874 buyer reviews from online shops.
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What we like about Samsung WB250F

  • Versatile 18x optical zoom in a pocket-sized body
  • Excellent Wi-Fi implementation for easy photo sharing and remote control
  • Responsive hybrid touch-screen interface
  • Sharp 1080p Full HD video recording with quiet zooming
  • Handy pop-up flash that can be tilted for 'bounce' lighting
  • Fun smartphone-style features like 'Best Face' and 'Motion Photo'

What we don't like about Samsung WB250F

  • Image quality drops significantly at high ISO settings (ISO 800 and above)
  • Slow processing and startup times between shots
  • Plastic build quality can feel somewhat fragile
  • Lack of RAW file support for advanced editing
  • Menu navigation can be confusing or not straightforward for beginners
  • Limited burst shooting (only 6 frames at a time)

Verdict

The Samsung WB250F is a versatile smart compact camera featuring a 14.2-megapixel BSI CMOS sensor and an 18x optical zoom lens with a 24–432mm equivalent focal range. Its core characteristics include a 3.0-inch hybrid touch LCD screen, full manual exposure controls (P/A/S/M), and built-in Wi-Fi connectivity for instant sharing via Samsung's Smart Camera 2.0 interface. Main pros include its highly portable design, effective optical image stabilisation, and sharp 1080p Full HD video recording capabilities. However, its primary cons are a notable loss of image detail at high ISO sensitivities, aggressive digital noise reduction that can soften photos, and a burst shooting mode limited to only 6 frames.

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