Fujifilm S1500 vs Samsung WB250F

Following is a extended review of the Fujifilm S1500 versus Samsung WB250F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands FujiFilm and Samsung. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm S1500 (10MP) and WB250F (14MP) but they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S1500 was brought out 4 years before the WB250F which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm S1500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB250F being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief summation of how the Fujifilm S1500 scores against the WB250F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix S1500 & Samsung WB250F. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm S1500 Gallery & Samsung WB250F Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S1500 has exterior dimensions of 103mm x 73mm x 68mm (4.1" x 2.9" x 2.7") and a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs) while the Samsung WB250F has proportions of 106mm x 62mm x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm S1500 against the WB250F.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S1500 and WB250F is 82 and 93 respectively.

More often than not, it's tough to see the contrast in sensor sizes just by researching specifications. The picture below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S1500 and WB250F.

Plainly, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Samsung WB250F to result in extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S1500 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.