Fujifilm S4200 vs Samsung WB250F
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Fujifilm S4200 vs Samsung WB250F Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-576mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 543g - 118 x 81 x 100mm
- Announced January 2012
(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

Fujifilm S4200 vs Samsung WB250F Overview
Below, we are evaluating the Fujifilm S4200 and Samsung WB250F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Samsung. The resolution of the Fujifilm S4200 (14MP) and the WB250F (14MP) is very close and they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The Fujifilm S4200 was launched 12 months prior to the WB250F and they are of a similar age. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm S4200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB250F being a Compact camera.
Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick overview of how the Fujifilm S4200 scores against the WB250F in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Fujifilm S4200 vs Samsung WB250F Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix S4200 & Samsung WB250F. The complete galleries are provided at Fujifilm S4200 Gallery & Samsung WB250F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4200 over the Samsung WB250F
Fujifilm S4200 | WB250F |
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Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Fujifilm S4200
WB250F | Fujifilm S4200 | |||
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Released | January 2013 | ![]() | January 2012 | More modern by 12 months |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Fujifilm S4200 and Samsung WB250F
Fujifilm S4200 | WB250F | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen |
Fujifilm S4200 vs Samsung WB250F Physical Comparison
If you are intending to carry around your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S4200 offers outer measurements of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") with a weight of 543 grams (1.20 lbs) and the Samsung WB250F has proportions of 106mm x 62mm x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).
Check out the Fujifilm S4200 and Samsung WB250F in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm S4200 versus the WB250F.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S4200 and WB250F is 67 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm S4200 vs Samsung WB250F Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizes only by looking through technical specs. The image underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S4200 and WB250F.
As you have seen, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same resolution and you can expect comparable quality of photographs though you should factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The more aged Fujifilm S4200 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm S4200 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm S4200 vs Samsung WB250F Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix S4200 | Samsung WB250F | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | FujiFilm | Samsung |
Model type | Fujifilm FinePix S4200 | Samsung WB250F |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2012-01-05 | 2013-01-07 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Full resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Max boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
Min native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-576mm (24.0x) | 24-432mm (18.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/3.2-5.8 |
Macro focusing distance | 2cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display technology | TFT color LCD monitor | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 97% | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8s | 16s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames/s | 8.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m) | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (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 file format | H.264, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 543 grams (1.20 lb) | 226 grams (0.50 lb) |
Dimensions | 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") | 106 x 62 x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | 300 shots | - |
Battery style | AA | - |
Battery ID | 4 x AA | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $200 | $250 |