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Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Samsung WB250F

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
42
Overall
40
Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR front
 
Samsung WB250F front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
44
Overall
39

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Samsung WB250F Key Specs

Fujifilm F500 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 215g - 104 x 63 x 33mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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
  • Launched January 2013
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Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Samsung WB250F Overview

The following is a complete review of the Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Samsung WB250F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies FujiFilm and Samsung. The resolution of the Fujifilm F500 EXR (16MP) and the WB250F (14MP) is pretty close but the Fujifilm F500 EXR (1/2") and WB250F (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm F500 EXR was announced 24 months earlier than the WB250F which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the Fujifilm F500 EXR scores against the WB250F for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F500 EXR over the Samsung WB250F

 Fujifilm F500 EXR WB250F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Fujifilm F500 EXR

 WB250F Fujifilm F500 EXR 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2011Newer by 24 months
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm F500 EXR and Samsung WB250F

 Fujifilm F500 EXR WB250F 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Screen resolution460k460kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Samsung WB250F Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm F500 EXR features exterior measurements of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Samsung WB250F has sizing 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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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm F500 EXR versus the WB250F.

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Samsung WB250F size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm F500 EXR and WB250F is 91 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Samsung WB250F top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Samsung WB250F Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be difficult to picture the gap in sensor dimensions merely by looking through specs. The image here will give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm F500 EXR and WB250F.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm F500 EXR with its bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh simpler and the Fujifilm F500 EXR will provide you with more detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm F500 EXR will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Samsung WB250F sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Samsung WB250F Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Samsung WB250F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR Portrait photography highlights
Samsung WB250F Portrait photography highlights
31
resolution is good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2")
does not have RAW files
35
decent megapixels (14MP)
includes face detect focus
manual focus not available
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB250F as a Street photography camera
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (215 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2")
does not have RAW files
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (226 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR Sports photography information
Samsung WB250F Sports photography information
48
great zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
sensor is very small (1/2")
does not have phase detect autofocus
51
great zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR Travel photography information
Samsung WB250F Travel photography information
69
lighter than competition in class (215 grams)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
very long reach (360mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than competitors in class (226g)
decent megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
very long zoom (432mm)
missing Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR Landscape photography info
Samsung WB250F Landscape photography info
44
fairly wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor is very small (1/2")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
44
pretty wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm F500 EXR
Vlogging with Samsung WB250F
33
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (215g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone support
35
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (226g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing microphone jack
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Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Samsung WB250F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F500 EXR and Samsung WB250F
 Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXRSamsung WB250F
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Samsung
Model Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR Samsung WB250F
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-01-05 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor EXR -
Sensor type EXRCMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest boosted ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-360mm (15.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus range 5cm -
Crop factor 5.6 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 16s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per sec 8.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.20 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 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 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 215 grams (0.47 pounds) 226 grams (0.50 pounds)
Physical dimensions 104 x 63 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") 106 x 62 x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 NP-50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto shutter(Dog, Cat)) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $430 $250