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Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Samsung WB250F

Portability
59
Imaging
40
Features
57
Overall
46
Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR front
 
Samsung WB250F front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
44
Overall
40

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Samsung WB250F Key Specs

Fujifilm HS35EXR
(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 2013
  • Superseded the Fujifilm HS30EXR
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm HS50 EXR
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
  • Released January 2013
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Samsung WB250F Overview

The following is a comprehensive comparison of the Fujifilm HS35EXR versus Samsung WB250F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies FujiFilm and Samsung. The image resolution of the Fujifilm HS35EXR (16MP) and the WB250F (14MP) is pretty close but the Fujifilm HS35EXR (1/2") and WB250F (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm HS35EXR was launched very close to the WB250F so they are of a similar age. Both the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm HS35EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB250F being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the Fujifilm HS35EXR grades against the WB250F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS35EXR over the Samsung WB250F

 Fujifilm HS35EXR WB250F 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Fujifilm HS35EXR

 WB250F Fujifilm HS35EXR 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm HS35EXR and Samsung WB250F

 Fujifilm HS35EXR WB250F 
ReleasedJanuary 2013January 2013Same age
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Screen resolution460k460kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Samsung WB250F Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm HS35EXR features outside measurements of 131mm x 97mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") having a weight of 687 grams (1.51 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB250F has specifications of 106mm x 62mm x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm HS35EXR versus Samsung WB250F in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm HS35EXR and the WB250F.

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Samsung WB250F size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm HS35EXR and WB250F is 59 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Samsung WB250F top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Samsung WB250F Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its tough to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions just by viewing a spec sheet. The pic underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm HS35EXR and WB250F.

Clearly, both of those cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm HS35EXR due to its bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh less difficult and the Fujifilm HS35EXR will provide you with more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots more aggressively.

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Samsung WB250F sensor size comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Samsung WB250F Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Samsung WB250F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm HS35EXR
Portrait photography with Samsung WB250F
56
has manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
has face detect focus
exports RAW files
very small sensor size (1/2")
36
decent megapixels (14MP)
features face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR Street photography features
Samsung WB250F Street photography features
55
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
very small sensor size (1/2")
heavier than average (687g)
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (226g)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR Sports photography details
Samsung WB250F Sports photography details
55
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
great battery power (600 shots)
very small sensor size (1/2")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
52
incredible zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
features tracking focus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR Travel photography features
Samsung WB250F Travel photography features
53
great battery power (600 per charge)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than average (687g)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than others in class (226 grams)
decent megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
very long zoom (432mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm HS35EXR
Landscape photography with Samsung WB250F
53
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
exports RAW files
great battery power (600 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor size (1/2")
doesn't have Time Lapse function
44
really wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR Vlogging advice
Samsung WB250F Vlogging advice
25
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have mic port
heavier than average (687 grams)
35
really wide (24mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (226 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have mic socket
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Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Samsung WB250F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm HS35EXR and Samsung WB250F
 Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXRSamsung WB250F
General Information
Make FujiFilm Samsung
Model Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR Samsung WB250F
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-01-07 2013-01-07
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 surface area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
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 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Largest 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 diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor with Sunny Day mode TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 16 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 11.0 frames per second 8.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.10 m (Wide: 30cm - 7.1m / Tele: 2.0m - 3.8m ) -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
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 life 600 photos -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-W126 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat)) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $380 $250