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Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Samsung WB250F

Portability
54
Imaging
39
Features
71
Overall
51
Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR front
 
Samsung WB250F front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
44
Overall
39

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Samsung WB250F Key Specs

Fujifilm HS50 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1000mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 808g - 135 x 101 x 146mm
  • Launched January 2013
  • Superseded the Fujifilm HS35EXR
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
  • Released January 2013
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Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Samsung WB250F Overview

Here, we are comparing the Fujifilm HS50 EXR versus Samsung WB250F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Samsung. The image resolution of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR (16MP) and the WB250F (14MP) is fairly well matched but the Fujifilm HS50 EXR (1/2") and WB250F (1/2.3") posses different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm HS50 EXR was launched within a month of the WB250F and they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm HS50 EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB250F being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief view of how the Fujifilm HS50 EXR matches up vs the WB250F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS50 EXR over the Samsung WB250F

 Fujifilm HS50 EXR WB250F 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution920k460kClearer display (+460k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Fujifilm HS50 EXR

 WB250F Fujifilm HS50 EXR 
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and Samsung WB250F

 Fujifilm HS50 EXR WB250F 
ReleasedJanuary 2013January 2013Similar generation
Display size3"3"Same display measurements

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Samsung WB250F Physical Comparison

When you are going to lug around your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm HS50 EXR features outside dimensions of 135mm x 101mm x 146mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 5.7") and a weight of 808 grams (1.78 lbs) whilst 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).

Analyze the Fujifilm HS50 EXR versus Samsung WB250F in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR compared to the WB250F.

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Samsung WB250F size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and WB250F is 54 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Samsung WB250F top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Samsung WB250F Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its hard to visualize the difference between sensor measurements merely by checking specifications. The visual below may give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and WB250F.

Plainly, the two cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm HS50 EXR due to its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Fujifilm HS50 EXR will resolve extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images way more aggressively.

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Samsung WB250F sensor size comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Samsung WB250F Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Samsung WB250F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm HS50 EXR
Portrait photography with Samsung WB250F
55
focusing manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
sensor size is very small (1/2")
35
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
provides face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR Street photography features
Samsung WB250F Street photography features
53
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
sensor size is very small (1/2")
more heavy than average in class (808 grams)
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (226g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm HS50 EXR
Sports photography with Samsung WB250F
62
great zoom range (24-1000mm 41.7 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
great battery life (500 CIPA)
has phase detect auto focus
sensor size is very small (1/2")
51
long zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
provides tracking autofocus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR Travel photography features
Samsung WB250F Travel photography features
56
great battery life (500 CIPA)
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
relatively wide (24mm)
great reach (1000mm)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than average in class (808 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than average (226g)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
very long reach (432mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR Landscape photography information
Samsung WB250F Landscape photography information
52
focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
delivers RAW formats
great battery life (500 CIPA)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is very small (1/2")
missing Timelapse mode
44
really wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR Vlogging information
Samsung WB250F Vlogging information
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relatively wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has microphone jack
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than average in class (808 grams)
35
really wide (24mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (226 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic socket
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Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Samsung WB250F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm HS50 EXR and Samsung WB250F
 Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXRSamsung WB250F
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Samsung
Model type Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR Samsung WB250F
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-01-07 2013-01-07
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Chip EXR Processor II -
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 alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1000mm (41.7x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing range 0cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 920k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 920k dots -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 16s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 11.0 frames per sec 8.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 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 none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 808g (1.78 lb) 226g (0.50 lb)
Physical dimensions 135 x 101 x 146mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 5.7") 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 500 pictures -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch price $500 $250