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Fujifilm JX500 vs Samsung WB250F

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31
Fujifilm FinePix JX500 front
 
Samsung WB250F front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
44
Overall
40

Fujifilm JX500 vs Samsung WB250F Key Specs

Fujifilm JX500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Released January 2012
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 JX500 vs Samsung WB250F Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Fujifilm JX500 and Samsung WB250F, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers FujiFilm and Samsung. The resolution of the Fujifilm JX500 (14MP) and the WB250F (14MP) is relatively comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JX500 was released 12 months before the WB250F so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the Fujifilm JX500 matches up versus the WB250F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX500 over the Samsung WB250F

 Fujifilm JX500 WB250F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Fujifilm JX500

 WB250F Fujifilm JX500 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2012More recent by 12 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm JX500 and Samsung WB250F

 Fujifilm JX500 WB250F 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Fujifilm JX500 vs Samsung WB250F Physical Comparison

If you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm JX500 enjoys physical dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB250F has sizing of 106mm x 62mm x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm JX500 and Samsung WB250F in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm JX500 and the WB250F.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Samsung WB250F size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm JX500 and WB250F is 95 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Samsung WB250F top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JX500 vs Samsung WB250F Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very hard to visualize the gap in sensor measurements purely by going through a spec sheet. The photograph here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm JX500 and WB250F.

Clearly, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of photos though you need to take the age of the cameras into account. The older Fujifilm JX500 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Samsung WB250F sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX500 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX500 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm JX500
Portrait photography with Samsung WB250F
28
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
36
decent megapixels (14MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Street photography advice
Samsung WB250F Street photography advice
55
lighter than competition in class (113g)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (226 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Sports photography features
Samsung WB250F Sports photography features
31
resolution is good (14MP)
features tracking focus
low max shutter speed (1/1,400s)
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
52
incredible zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
comes with tracking focus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm JX500
Travel photography with Samsung WB250F
68
lighter than competition in class (113 grams)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than average (226g)
decent megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
great reach (432mm)
no Time Lapse mode
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Landscape photography advice
Samsung WB250F Landscape photography advice
33
relatively wide (26mm)
resolution is good (14MP)
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
44
pretty wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm JX500
Vlogging with Samsung WB250F
28
relatively wide (26mm)
lighter than competition in class (113g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone port
35
pretty wide (24mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (226 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
does not have selfie friendly screen
no mic port
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Fujifilm JX500 vs Samsung WB250F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX500 and Samsung WB250F
 Fujifilm FinePix JX500Samsung WB250F
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Samsung
Model type Fujifilm FinePix JX500 Samsung WB250F
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-01-05 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max enhanced ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-6.3 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing distance 10cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 16 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec 8.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.50 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (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 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 113 gr (0.25 lb) 226 gr (0.50 lb)
Dimensions 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 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 ID NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $90 $250