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FujiFilm S4000 vs Samsung WB250F

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
FujiFilm FinePix S4000 front
 
Samsung WB250F front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
44
Overall
40

FujiFilm S4000 vs Samsung WB250F Key Specs

FujiFilm S4000
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 540g - 118 x 81 x 100mm
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Alternate Name is FinePix S4050
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
  • Revealed January 2013
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FujiFilm S4000 vs Samsung WB250F Overview

Lets look more closely at the FujiFilm S4000 and Samsung WB250F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Samsung. The image resolution of the S4000 (14MP) and the WB250F (14MP) is very well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S4000 was introduced 24 months earlier than the WB250F making them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm S4000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB250F being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the S4000 scores vs the WB250F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S4000 over the Samsung WB250F

 S4000 WB250F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the FujiFilm S4000

 WB250F S4000 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2011Newer by 24 months
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm S4000 and Samsung WB250F

 S4000 WB250F 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Display resolution460k460kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

FujiFilm S4000 vs Samsung WB250F Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera, you will have to factor its weight and size. The FujiFilm S4000 enjoys outside dimensions of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") along with a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) and the Samsung WB250F has specifications of 106mm x 62mm x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the S4000 compared to the WB250F.

FujiFilm S4000 vs Samsung WB250F size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the S4000 and WB250F is 67 and 93 respectively.

FujiFilm S4000 vs Samsung WB250F top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S4000 vs Samsung WB250F Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading through a spec sheet. The picture here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the S4000 and WB250F.

As you can see, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact MP and you should expect similar quality of photographs but you should always take the release date of the products into consideration. The more aged S4000 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

FujiFilm S4000 vs Samsung WB250F sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S4000 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S4000 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Portrait photography info
Samsung WB250F Portrait photography info
35
MP count decent (14MP)
has face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
36
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm S4000
Street photography with Samsung WB250F
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
more heavy than others in class (540 grams)
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (226 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB250F as a Sports photography camera
47
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
52
excellent zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
includes tracking autofocus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB250F as a Travel photography camera
54
MP count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than others in class (540 grams)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
69
lighter than competition (226 grams)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
very long reach (432mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB250F as a Landscape photography camera
41
pretty wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Timelapse mode
44
really wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Vlogging advice
Samsung WB250F Vlogging advice
24
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone jack
more heavy than others in class (540 grams)
35
really wide (24mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (226 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
does not have external mic port
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FujiFilm S4000 vs Samsung WB250F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S4000 and Samsung WB250F
 FujiFilm FinePix S4000Samsung WB250F
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Samsung
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S4000 Samsung WB250F
Also Known as FinePix S4050 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 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 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 alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing range 2cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 16 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 540 gr (1.19 pounds) 226 gr (0.50 pounds)
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 pictures -
Battery form AA -
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $279 $250