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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Samsung WB50F

Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
30
Overall
33
FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD front
 
Samsung WB50F front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
36
Overall
38

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Samsung WB50F Key Specs

FujiFilm S2500HD
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 337g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
  • Launched July 2010
  • Also Known as FinePix S2600HD
Samsung WB50F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 207g - 101 x 68 x 27mm
  • Launched January 2014
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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Samsung WB50F Overview

Here is a extended overview of the FujiFilm S2500HD and Samsung WB50F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Samsung. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the S2500HD (12MP) and WB50F (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S2500HD was announced 4 years earlier than the WB50F and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm S2500HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB50F being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short highlight of how the S2500HD grades against the WB50F in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2500HD over the Samsung WB50F

 S2500HD WB50F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB50F over the FujiFilm S2500HD

 WB50F S2500HD 
LaunchedJanuary 2014July 2010Fresher by 42 months
Manual focus More precise focus
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S2500HD and Samsung WB50F

 S2500HD WB50F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Samsung WB50F Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The FujiFilm S2500HD comes with outer measurements of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") having a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) while 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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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the S2500HD vs the WB50F.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Samsung WB50F size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S2500HD and WB50F is 78 and 92 respectively.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Samsung WB50F top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Samsung WB50F Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizing purely by looking through specs. The graphic below should give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the S2500HD and WB50F.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Samsung WB50F to render extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older S2500HD will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Samsung WB50F sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Samsung WB50F Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Samsung WB50F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Portrait photography info
Samsung WB50F Portrait photography info
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focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Street photography factors
Samsung WB50F Street photography factors
49
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (207g)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Sports photography advice
Samsung WB50F Sports photography advice
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long zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Travel photography advice
Samsung WB50F Travel photography advice
55
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
long zoom (504mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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lighter than competitors (207g)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
long reach (288mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Landscape photography factors
Samsung WB50F Landscape photography factors
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really wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
47
you can focus manually
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Vlogging info
Samsung WB50F Vlogging info
25
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone jack
30
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (207g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone jack
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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Samsung WB50F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2500HD and Samsung WB50F
 FujiFilm FinePix S2500HDSamsung WB50F
General Information
Company FujiFilm Samsung
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD Samsung WB50F
Otherwise known as FinePix S2600HD -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-07-06 2014-01-07
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max enhanced ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-504mm (18.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focusing range 2cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 99 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s -
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s -
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.40 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure 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) 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 337 gr (0.74 lb) 207 gr (0.46 lb)
Physical dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 101 x 68 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 ID 4 x AA BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $200 $180