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FujiFilm S1800 vs Samsung WB250F

Portability
78
Imaging
34
Features
26
Overall
30
FujiFilm FinePix S1800 front
 
Samsung WB250F front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
44
Overall
39

FujiFilm S1800 vs Samsung WB250F Key Specs

FujiFilm S1800
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 337g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
  • Released February 2010
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix S1880
Samsung WB250F
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 226g - 106 x 62 x 22mm
  • Released January 2013
Photography Glossary

FujiFilm S1800 vs Samsung WB250F Overview

Below is a extensive overview of the FujiFilm S1800 and Samsung WB250F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Samsung. The resolution of the S1800 (12MP) and the WB250F (14MP) is very comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S1800 was manufactured 3 years before the WB250F and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm S1800 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB250F being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short highlight of how the S1800 scores versus the WB250F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1800 over the Samsung WB250F

 S1800 WB250F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the FujiFilm S1800

 WB250F S1800 
ReleasedJanuary 2013February 2010More recent by 35 months
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm S1800 and Samsung WB250F

 S1800 WB250F 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

FujiFilm S1800 vs Samsung WB250F Physical Comparison

If you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm S1800 offers outer dimensions of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") and a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) and the Samsung WB250F has dimensions of 106mm x 62mm x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the S1800 vs the WB250F.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Samsung WB250F size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the S1800 and WB250F is 78 and 93 respectively.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Samsung WB250F top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S1800 vs Samsung WB250F Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to imagine the gap in sensor measurements merely by going through specs. The photograph here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the S1800 and WB250F.

All in all, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You should expect to see the Samsung WB250F to provide greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older S1800 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Samsung WB250F sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S1800 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S1800 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Portrait photography details
Samsung WB250F Portrait photography details
20
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
35
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB250F as a Street photography camera
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (226g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Sports photography advice
Samsung WB250F Sports photography advice
33
incredible zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow fps (1.0 fps)
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
51
long zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Travel photography information
Samsung WB250F Travel photography information
55
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
long zoom (504mm)
no Timelapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
69
lighter than competition in class (226 grams)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
long zoom (432mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Landscape photography advice
Samsung WB250F Landscape photography advice
36
quite wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Timelapse mode
44
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB250F as a Vlogging camera
25
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone port
35
decently wide (24mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (226g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have mic support
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FujiFilm S1800 vs Samsung WB250F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S1800 and Samsung WB250F
 FujiFilm FinePix S1800Samsung WB250F
General Information
Company FujiFilm Samsung
Model FujiFilm FinePix S1800 Samsung WB250F
Also called FinePix S1880 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-02-02 2013-01-07
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) 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 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest boosted ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-504mm (18.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus range 2cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 99 percent -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 16 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec 8.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.40 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 337g (0.74 lbs) 226g (0.50 lbs)
Physical dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 106 x 62 x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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 model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $180 $250