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FujiFilm AV250 vs Samsung WB50F

Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
20
Overall
30
FujiFilm FinePix AV250 front
 
Samsung WB50F front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
36
Overall
38

FujiFilm AV250 vs Samsung WB50F Key Specs

FujiFilm AV250
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 32-96mm (F) lens
  • 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2011
  • Alternative Name is FinePix AV255
Samsung WB50F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 207g - 101 x 68 x 27mm
  • Revealed January 2014
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FujiFilm AV250 vs Samsung WB50F Overview

Below, we will be reviewing the FujiFilm AV250 and Samsung WB50F, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands FujiFilm and Samsung. The image resolution of the AV250 (16MP) and the WB50F (16MP) is relatively well matched and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The AV250 was unveiled 4 years before the WB50F and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the AV250 grades against the WB50F in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV250 over the Samsung WB50F

 AV250 WB50F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB50F over the FujiFilm AV250

 WB50F AV250 
RevealedJanuary 2014January 2011More recent by 36 months
Focus manually Very precise focus
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm AV250 and Samsung WB50F

 AV250 WB50F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm AV250 vs Samsung WB50F Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to lug around your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The FujiFilm AV250 enjoys external measurements of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB50F has sizing of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") and a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the AV250 and the WB50F.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Samsung WB50F size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the AV250 and WB50F is 94 and 92 respectively.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Samsung WB50F top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm AV250 vs Samsung WB50F Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to visualise the gap between sensor measurements merely by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the AV250 and WB50F.

Clearly, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same megapixels so you can expect similar quality of images although you would want to factor the age of the products into consideration. The older AV250 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Samsung WB50F sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AV250 vs Samsung WB50F Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AV250 vs Samsung WB50F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB50F as a Portrait photography camera
29
MP count good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
37
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Street photography info
Samsung WB50F Street photography info
48
no moving screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (207g)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm AV250
Sports photography with Samsung WB50F
30
MP count good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400 seconds)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery pack (180 shots)
does not have phase detect autofocus
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB50F as a Travel photography camera
62
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
great maximum aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse function
low battery pack (180 per charge)
does not have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (32mm)
69
lighter than others (207 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
long zoom (288mm)
no Time Lapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Landscape photography information
Samsung WB50F Landscape photography information
32
great maximum aperture (f)
MP count good (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (32mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
low battery pack (180 shots)
lack of Timelapse function
47
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Vlogging highlights
Samsung WB50F Vlogging highlights
25
great maximum aperture (f)
wide angle not great (32mm)
does not have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone support
30
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (207 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic support
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FujiFilm AV250 vs Samsung WB50F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AV250 and Samsung WB50F
 FujiFilm FinePix AV250Samsung WB50F
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Samsung
Model FujiFilm FinePix AV250 Samsung WB50F
Alternative name FinePix AV255 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-01-05 2014-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3440 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 32-96mm (3.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.1-6.3
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds -
Highest shutter speed 1/1400 seconds -
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 168 grams (0.37 pounds) 207 grams (0.46 pounds)
Dimensions 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 101 x 68 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 180 images -
Form of battery AA -
Battery model - BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $160 $180