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FujiFilm AX350 vs Samsung WB250F

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
16
Overall
29
FujiFilm FinePix AX350 front
 
Samsung WB250F front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
44
Overall
40

FujiFilm AX350 vs Samsung WB250F Key Specs

FujiFilm AX350
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 33-165mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
  • Released January 2011
  • Additionally Known as FinePix AX355
Samsung WB250F
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 226g - 106 x 62 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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FujiFilm AX350 vs Samsung WB250F Overview

In this write-up, we will be looking at the FujiFilm AX350 versus Samsung WB250F, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers FujiFilm and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the AX350 (16MP) and the WB250F (14MP) is pretty well matched and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The AX350 was manufactured 24 months before the WB250F which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple overview of how the AX350 matches up versus the WB250F when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AX350 over the Samsung WB250F

 AX350 WB250F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the FujiFilm AX350

 WB250F AX350 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2011Fresher by 24 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm AX350 and Samsung WB250F

 AX350 WB250F 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

FujiFilm AX350 vs Samsung WB250F Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The FujiFilm AX350 features outside measurements of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Samsung WB250F has specifications of 106mm x 62mm x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at that moment. Following is the front view scale comparison of the AX350 against the WB250F.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Samsung WB250F size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the AX350 and WB250F is 94 and 93 respectively.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Samsung WB250F top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm AX350 vs Samsung WB250F Sensor Comparison

Generally, its difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizing purely by checking specifications. The photograph underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the AX350 and WB250F.

To sum up, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the FujiFilm AX350 to give more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures far more aggressively. The older AX350 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Samsung WB250F sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AX350 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AX350 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Portrait photography advice
Samsung WB250F Portrait photography advice
30
good MP (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
36
decent MP (14MP)
supports face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB250F as a Street photography camera
48
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (226g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB250F as a Sports photography camera
30
good MP (16MP)
features tracking focus
low max shutter speed (1/1,400s)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (180 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
52
long zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
supports tracking focus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB250F as a Travel photography camera
56
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
not so great battery pack (180 CIPA)
does not contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than competition (226 grams)
decent MP (14MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
great reach (432mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Landscape photography information
Samsung WB250F Landscape photography information
29
good MP (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
not so great battery pack (180 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
44
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Vlogging information
Samsung WB250F Vlogging information
22
wide angle not the best (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic jack
35
pretty wide (24mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (226 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing mic support
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FujiFilm AX350 vs Samsung WB250F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AX350 and Samsung WB250F
 FujiFilm FinePix AX350Samsung WB250F
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Samsung
Model type FujiFilm FinePix AX350 Samsung WB250F
Also called as FinePix AX355 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-01-05 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3440 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 33-165mm (5.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.2-5.8
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 16 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second 8.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 168 grams (0.37 lb) 226 grams (0.50 lb)
Dimensions 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 106 x 62 x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 180 images -
Battery style AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $0 $250