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Fujifilm S4800 vs Samsung WB250F

Portability
66
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38
Fujifilm FinePix S4800 front
 
Samsung WB250F front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
44
Overall
39

Fujifilm S4800 vs Samsung WB250F Key Specs

Fujifilm S4800
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 518g - 122 x 93 x 100mm
  • Revealed January 2013
Samsung WB250F
(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
  • Revealed January 2013
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Fujifilm S4800 vs Samsung WB250F Overview

Below, we will be matching up the Fujifilm S4800 versus Samsung WB250F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S4800 (16MP) and the WB250F (14MP) is relatively well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S4800 was brought out at a similar time to the WB250F and they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm S4800 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB250F being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the Fujifilm S4800 grades against the WB250F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4800 over the Samsung WB250F

 Fujifilm S4800 WB250F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Fujifilm S4800

 WB250F Fujifilm S4800 
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm S4800 and Samsung WB250F

 Fujifilm S4800 WB250F 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2013Similar age
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Fujifilm S4800 vs Samsung WB250F Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S4800 has got outer dimensions of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") having a weight of 518 grams (1.14 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).

Contrast the Fujifilm S4800 versus Samsung WB250F in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm S4800 versus the WB250F.

Fujifilm S4800 vs Samsung WB250F size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S4800 and WB250F is 66 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm S4800 vs Samsung WB250F top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S4800 vs Samsung WB250F Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to see the gap between sensor sizing simply by looking at technical specs. The photograph here will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S4800 and WB250F.

As you have seen, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Fujifilm S4800 to resolve extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively.

Fujifilm S4800 vs Samsung WB250F sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S4800 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S4800 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm S4800
Portrait photography with Samsung WB250F
36
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
35
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm S4800
Street photography with Samsung WB250F
43
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
heavier than average (518 grams)
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (226 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm S4800
Sports photography with Samsung WB250F
48
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
51
excellent zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
provides tracking autofocus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S4800 Travel photography factors
Samsung WB250F Travel photography factors
54
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than average (518 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
69
lighter than average in class (226g)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very long zoom (432mm)
lack of Timelapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S4800 Landscape photography factors
Samsung WB250F Landscape photography factors
42
really wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
44
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm S4800
Vlogging with Samsung WB250F
24
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focusing
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic port
heavier than average (518 grams)
35
rather wide (24mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (226g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
lack of external microphone jack
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Fujifilm S4800 vs Samsung WB250F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S4800 and Samsung WB250F
 Fujifilm FinePix S4800Samsung WB250F
General Information
Make FujiFilm Samsung
Model Fujifilm FinePix S4800 Samsung WB250F
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-01-30 2013-01-07
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD 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 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus range 2cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 16 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m) -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 518g (1.14 pounds) 226g (0.50 pounds)
Dimensions 122 x 93 x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") 106 x 62 x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $229 $250