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FujiFilm S3200 vs Samsung WB250F

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
FujiFilm FinePix S3200 front
 
Samsung WB250F front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
44
Overall
40

FujiFilm S3200 vs Samsung WB250F Key Specs

FujiFilm S3200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-576mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 540g - 118 x 81 x 100mm
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Also Known as FinePix S3250
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
  • Launched January 2013
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FujiFilm S3200 vs Samsung WB250F Overview

Its time to look closer at the FujiFilm S3200 versus Samsung WB250F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands FujiFilm and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the S3200 (14MP) and the WB250F (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S3200 was manufactured 24 months before the WB250F making them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm S3200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB250F being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple view of how the S3200 matches up against the WB250F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S3200 over the Samsung WB250F

 S3200 WB250F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the FujiFilm S3200

 WB250F S3200 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2011Fresher by 24 months
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm S3200 and Samsung WB250F

 S3200 WB250F 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

FujiFilm S3200 vs Samsung WB250F Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm S3200 has got external measurements of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") with a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) while the Samsung WB250F has measurements of 106mm x 62mm x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Look at the FujiFilm S3200 versus Samsung WB250F in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the S3200 against the WB250F.

FujiFilm S3200 vs Samsung WB250F size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the S3200 and WB250F is 67 and 93 respectively.

FujiFilm S3200 vs Samsung WB250F top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S3200 vs Samsung WB250F Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizing purely by looking through a spec sheet. The visual below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the S3200 and WB250F.

As you can see, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of files however you should really factor the release date of the cameras into account. The older S3200 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

FujiFilm S3200 vs Samsung WB250F sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S3200 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S3200 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm S3200
Portrait photography with Samsung WB250F
35
resolution is good (14MP)
offers face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
36
resolution is good (14MP)
includes face detect focus
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB250F as a Street photography camera
43
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
heavier than competitors (540g)
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (226 grams)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 Sports photography information
Samsung WB250F Sports photography information
47
amazing zoom range (24-576mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
52
excellent zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 Travel photography info
Samsung WB250F Travel photography info
54
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
great reach (576mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors (540g)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
69
lighter than average in class (226g)
resolution is good (14MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
long reach (432mm)
missing Timelapse mode
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 Landscape photography information
Samsung WB250F Landscape photography information
41
fairly wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
44
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 Vlogging factors
Samsung WB250F Vlogging factors
24
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focus
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic socket
heavier than competitors (540g)
35
fairly wide (24mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (226g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not have selfie friendly display
missing microphone port
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FujiFilm S3200 vs Samsung WB250F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S3200 and Samsung WB250F
 FujiFilm FinePix S3200Samsung WB250F
General Information
Make FujiFilm Samsung
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S3200 Samsung WB250F
Other name FinePix S3250 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-01-05 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 measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-576mm (24.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing range 2cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97 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
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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 file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 540g (1.19 lb) 226g (0.50 lb)
Physical dimensions 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") 106 x 62 x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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 life 300 photographs -
Battery form AA -
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $190 $250