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Fujifilm S1 vs Samsung WB250F

Portability
60
Imaging
40
Features
67
Overall
50
Fujifilm FinePix S1 front
 
Samsung WB250F front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
44
Overall
40

Fujifilm S1 vs Samsung WB250F Key Specs

Fujifilm S1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 680g - 133 x 91 x 110mm
  • Introduced January 2014
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 S1 vs Samsung WB250F Overview

In this write-up, we are looking at the Fujifilm S1 versus Samsung WB250F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Samsung. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S1 (16MP) and the WB250F (14MP) is very well matched and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S1 was released 13 months later than the WB250F making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm S1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB250F being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short summary of how the Fujifilm S1 grades against the WB250F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1 over the Samsung WB250F

 Fujifilm S1 WB250F 
ReleasedJanuary 2014January 2013More recent by 13 months
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution920k460kCrisper display (+460k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Fujifilm S1

 WB250F Fujifilm S1 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm S1 and Samsung WB250F

 Fujifilm S1 WB250F 
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement

Fujifilm S1 vs Samsung WB250F Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S1 enjoys exterior measurements of 133mm x 91mm x 110mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.3") having a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) while the Samsung WB250F has sizing of 106mm x 62mm x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select during that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm S1 compared to the WB250F.

Fujifilm S1 vs Samsung WB250F size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S1 and WB250F is 60 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm S1 vs Samsung WB250F top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S1 vs Samsung WB250F Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to picture the gap between sensor measurements simply by reading through a spec sheet. The visual underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S1 and WB250F.

Clearly, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Fujifilm S1 to give you extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm S1 should have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm S1 vs Samsung WB250F sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S1 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S1 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm S1
Portrait photography with Samsung WB250F
56
manual focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
exports RAW formats
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
36
good MP (14MP)
includes face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm S1
Street photography with Samsung WB250F
58
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
environment proofing
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition in class (680g)
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (226 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Sports photography highlights
Samsung WB250F Sports photography highlights
57
great zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proofing
better than average battery power (350 CIPA)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
52
amazing zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
includes tracking focus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Travel photography features
Samsung WB250F Travel photography features
63
better than average battery power (350 per charge)
environment proofing
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (24mm)
great reach (1200mm)
more heavy than competition in class (680 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than others in class (226 grams)
good MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
great zoom (432mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm S1
Landscape photography with Samsung WB250F
58
manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
exports RAW formats
environment proofing
better than average battery power (350 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
44
fairly wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Vlogging factors
Samsung WB250F Vlogging factors
57
reasonably wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have external microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (680 grams)
35
fairly wide (24mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (226g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have microphone socket
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Fujifilm S1 vs Samsung WB250F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S1 and Samsung WB250F
 Fujifilm FinePix S1Samsung WB250F
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Samsung
Model Fujifilm FinePix S1 Samsung WB250F
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2014-01-06 2013-01-07
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 920 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 920 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 16 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per sec 8.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 8.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow sync -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 680g (1.50 lbs) 226g (0.50 lbs)
Dimensions 133 x 91 x 110mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.3") 106 x 62 x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 350 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-85 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $400 $250