Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Samsung WB250F
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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Samsung WB250F Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Samsung WB250F Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR & Samsung WB250F. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm HS30EXR Gallery & Samsung WB250F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS30EXR over the Samsung WB250F
Fujifilm HS30EXR | WB250F | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Fujifilm HS30EXR
WB250F | Fujifilm HS30EXR | |||
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Announced | January 2013 | ![]() | January 2012 | Newer by 12 months |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Fujifilm HS30EXR and Samsung WB250F
Fujifilm HS30EXR | WB250F | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal screen measurements |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 460k | Exact 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Samsung WB250F Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR | Samsung WB250F | |
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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 |