FujiFilm S2500HD vs Samsung WB50F
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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Samsung WB50F Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Samsung WB50F Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD and Samsung WB50F. The whole galleries are provided at FujiFilm S2500HD Gallery and Samsung WB50F Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2500HD over the Samsung WB50F
S2500HD | WB50F |
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Reasons to pick Samsung WB50F over the FujiFilm S2500HD
WB50F | S2500HD | |||
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Launched | January 2014 | ![]() | July 2010 | Fresher by 42 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | More precise focus | ||
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the FujiFilm S2500HD and Samsung WB50F
S2500HD | WB50F | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 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).
Contrast the FujiFilm S2500HD and Samsung WB50F in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Samsung WB50F Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD | Samsung WB50F | |
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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 |