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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Samsung WB250F

Portability
59
Imaging
40
Features
59
Overall
47
Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR front
 
Samsung WB250F front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
44
Overall
40

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Samsung WB250F Key Specs

Fujifilm HS30EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 687g - 131 x 97 x 126mm
  • Announced January 2012
  • Succeeded the FujiFilm HS20 EXR
  • Replacement is Fujifilm HS35EXR
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
  • Announced January 2013
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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Samsung WB250F Overview

Let's look much closer at the Fujifilm HS30EXR and Samsung WB250F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Samsung. The resolution of the Fujifilm HS30EXR (16MP) and the WB250F (14MP) is relatively well matched but the Fujifilm HS30EXR (1/2") and WB250F (1/2.3") provide different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm HS30EXR was launched 12 months prior to the WB250F so they are of a similar age. Both cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm HS30EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB250F being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the Fujifilm HS30EXR grades vs the WB250F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS30EXR over the Samsung WB250F

 Fujifilm HS30EXR WB250F 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Fujifilm HS30EXR

 WB250F Fujifilm HS30EXR 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2012Newer by 12 months
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm HS30EXR and Samsung WB250F

 Fujifilm HS30EXR WB250F 
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Screen resolution460k460kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Samsung WB250F Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm HS30EXR comes with exterior dimensions of 131mm x 97mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") having a weight of 687 grams (1.51 lbs) and the Samsung WB250F has dimensions of 106mm x 62mm x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm HS30EXR and Samsung WB250F in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm HS30EXR vs the WB250F.

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Samsung WB250F size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm HS30EXR and WB250F is 59 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Samsung WB250F top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Samsung WB250F Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very difficult to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions just by checking specs. The image here may offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm HS30EXR and WB250F.

As you can plainly see, both cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm HS30EXR due to its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Fujifilm HS30EXR will resolve greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm HS30EXR is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Samsung WB250F sensor size comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Samsung WB250F Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Samsung WB250F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR Portrait photography features
Samsung WB250F Portrait photography features
56
you can focus manually
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
tiny sensor (1/2")
36
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
features face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR Street photography factors
Samsung WB250F Street photography factors
55
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
tiny sensor (1/2")
heavier than others (687g)
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (226g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR Sports photography features
Samsung WB250F Sports photography features
53
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
tiny sensor (1/2")
has no phase detect AF
52
great zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR Travel photography details
Samsung WB250F Travel photography details
51
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than others (687 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than average (226 grams)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very long zoom (432mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR Landscape photography highlights
Samsung WB250F Landscape photography highlights
51
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
delivers RAW files
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor (1/2")
does not have Time Lapse mode
44
rather wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR Vlogging details
Samsung WB250F Vlogging details
28
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have external mic socket
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
heavier than others (687g)
35
rather wide (24mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (226 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic jack
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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Samsung WB250F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm HS30EXR and Samsung WB250F
 Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXRSamsung WB250F
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Samsung
Model Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR Samsung WB250F
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-01-05 2013-01-07
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR -
Sensor type EXRCMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 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 -
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max boosted ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
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 24-720mm (30.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor with Sunny Day mode TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 16s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 11.0 frames per second 8.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.10 m (Wide: 30cm - 7.1m / Tele: 2.0m - 3.8m ) -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 687 gr (1.51 lb) 226 gr (0.50 lb)
Physical dimensions 131 x 97 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") 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-W126 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat)) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $430 $250