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FujiFilm S2950 vs Samsung WB250F

Portability
76
Imaging
37
Features
39
Overall
37
FujiFilm FinePix S2950 front
 
Samsung WB250F front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
44
Overall
40

FujiFilm S2950 vs Samsung WB250F Key Specs

FujiFilm S2950
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 437g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Other Name is FinePix S2990
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
  • Introduced January 2013
Photography Glossary

FujiFilm S2950 vs Samsung WB250F Overview

Below, we will be comparing the FujiFilm S2950 versus Samsung WB250F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Samsung. The image resolution of the S2950 (14MP) and the WB250F (14MP) is relatively similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S2950 was released 24 months prior to the WB250F which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the FujiFilm S2950 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB250F being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the S2950 grades against the WB250F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2950 over the Samsung WB250F

 S2950 WB250F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the FujiFilm S2950

 WB250F S2950 
IntroducedJanuary 2013January 2011More recent by 24 months
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm S2950 and Samsung WB250F

 S2950 WB250F 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Selfie screen No selfie screen

FujiFilm S2950 vs Samsung WB250F Physical Comparison

If you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm S2950 has got physical measurements of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") and 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).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the S2950 against the WB250F.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Samsung WB250F size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S2950 and WB250F is 76 and 93 respectively.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Samsung WB250F top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S2950 vs Samsung WB250F Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its hard to see the gap between sensor measurements only by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic here may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the S2950 and WB250F.

Clearly, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical MP so you can expect similar quality of images though you should take the age of the products into consideration. The older S2950 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Samsung WB250F sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2950 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2950 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB250F as a Portrait photography camera
35
MP count decent (14MP)
comes with face detect focusing
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
36
good resolution (14 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Street photography advice
Samsung WB250F Street photography advice
49
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (226 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Sports photography information
Samsung WB250F Sports photography information
47
incredible zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
comes with tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
52
excellent zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Travel photography info
Samsung WB250F Travel photography info
60
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
long reach (504mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
69
lighter than average (226g)
good resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
very long reach (432mm)
no Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Landscape photography advice
Samsung WB250F Landscape photography advice
42
rather wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
44
decently wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Vlogging features
Samsung WB250F Vlogging features
27
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focusing
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone jack
35
decently wide (24mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (226g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
no microphone socket
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FujiFilm S2950 vs Samsung WB250F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2950 and Samsung WB250F
 FujiFilm FinePix S2950Samsung WB250F
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Samsung
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S2950 Samsung WB250F
Alternative name FinePix S2990 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-01-05 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 measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-504mm (18.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing distance 2cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 16s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec 8.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 8.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 437 gr (0.96 pounds) 226 gr (0.50 pounds)
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 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 300 photos -
Battery type AA -
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $330 $250