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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Samsung WB250F

Portability
75
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35
FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD front
 
Samsung WB250F front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
44
Overall
39

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Samsung WB250F Key Specs

FujiFilm S2800HD
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 437g - 110 x 74 x 82mm
  • Launched February 2010
  • Alternative Name is FinePix S2900HD
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 S2800HD vs Samsung WB250F Overview

Lets take a closer look at the FujiFilm S2800HD and Samsung WB250F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands FujiFilm and Samsung. The resolution of the S2800HD (14MP) and the WB250F (14MP) is pretty close and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S2800HD was brought out 3 years before the WB250F which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm S2800HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB250F being a Compact camera.

Before going through a full comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the S2800HD grades vs the WB250F for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2800HD over the Samsung WB250F

 S2800HD WB250F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the FujiFilm S2800HD

 WB250F S2800HD 
RevealedJanuary 2013February 2010More modern by 35 months
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm S2800HD and Samsung WB250F

 S2800HD WB250F 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Samsung WB250F Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm S2800HD comes with external dimensions of 110mm x 74mm x 82mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") along with a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB250F has proportions of 106mm x 62mm x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Look at the FujiFilm S2800HD and Samsung WB250F in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at the time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the S2800HD and the WB250F.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Samsung WB250F size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S2800HD and WB250F is 75 and 93 respectively.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Samsung WB250F top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Samsung WB250F Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes only by looking through a spec sheet. The image underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S2800HD and WB250F.

As you can see, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of photos however you need to take the launch date of the cameras into account. The more aged S2800HD will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Samsung WB250F sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Samsung WB250F Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Samsung WB250F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Portrait photography highlights
Samsung WB250F Portrait photography highlights
29
good resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
35
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm S2800HD
Street photography with Samsung WB250F
48
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (226 grams)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Sports photography info
Samsung WB250F Sports photography info
43
excellent zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
51
incredible zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
supports tracking autofocus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Travel photography features
Samsung WB250F Travel photography features
60
good resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
very long reach (504mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
69
lighter than others (226g)
megapixel count good (14MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
long zoom (432mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Landscape photography highlights
Samsung WB250F Landscape photography highlights
41
relatively wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
44
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Vlogging advice
Samsung WB250F Vlogging advice
25
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone support
35
decently wide (24mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (226g)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing external mic port
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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Samsung WB250F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2800HD and Samsung WB250F
 FujiFilm FinePix S2800HDSamsung WB250F
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Samsung
Model FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD Samsung WB250F
Otherwise known as FinePix S2900HD -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-02-02 2013-01-07
Body design 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 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-504mm (18.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus distance 2cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 99 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 16 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.40 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 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 jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 437 grams (0.96 lb) 226 grams (0.50 lb)
Dimensions 110 x 74 x 82mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 106 x 62 x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $260 $250