Fujifilm JX500 vs Samsung WB250F
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Fujifilm JX500 vs Samsung WB250F Key Specs
(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
(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 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").

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.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Samsung WB250F Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix JX500 & Samsung WB250F. The complete galleries are provided at Fujifilm JX500 Gallery & Samsung WB250F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX500 over the Samsung WB250F
Fujifilm JX500 | WB250F |
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Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Fujifilm JX500
WB250F | Fujifilm JX500 | |||
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Announced | January 2013 | ![]() | January 2012 | More recent by 12 months |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Fujifilm JX500 and Samsung WB250F
Fujifilm JX500 | WB250F | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm JX500 vs Samsung WB250F Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix JX500 | Samsung WB250F | |
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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 |