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Fujifilm S4200 vs Samsung WB250F

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Fujifilm FinePix S4200 front
 
Samsung WB250F front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
44
Overall
40

Fujifilm S4200 vs Samsung WB250F Key Specs

Fujifilm S4200
(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
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 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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4200 over the Samsung WB250F

 Fujifilm S4200 WB250F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Fujifilm S4200

 WB250F Fujifilm S4200 
ReleasedJanuary 2013January 2012More modern by 12 months
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm S4200 and Samsung WB250F

 Fujifilm S4200 WB250F 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm S4200 vs Samsung WB250F size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S4200 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S4200 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S4200 Portrait photography advice
Samsung WB250F Portrait photography advice
35
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
has face detect focus
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
36
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
manual focus not available
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm S4200
Street photography with Samsung WB250F
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than competition in class (543g)
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (226 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S4200 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB250F as a Sports photography camera
47
excellent zoom range (24-576mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
has tracking focus
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
52
long zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
includes tracking focus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm S4200
Travel photography with Samsung WB250F
54
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
very long reach (576mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (543g)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
69
lighter than competition in class (226g)
resolution is good (14MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
long reach (432mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S4200 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB250F as a Landscape photography camera
41
really wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
44
fairly wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S4200 Vlogging features
Samsung WB250F Vlogging features
24
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focus
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic jack
heavier than competition in class (543g)
35
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (226 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
lack of mic support
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Fujifilm S4200 vs Samsung WB250F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S4200 and Samsung WB250F
 Fujifilm FinePix S4200Samsung WB250F
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