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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Samsung WB250F

Portability
75
Imaging
33
Features
26
Overall
30
Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd front
 
Samsung WB250F front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
44
Overall
40

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Samsung WB250F Key Specs

Fujifilm S8100fd
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-486mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 405g - 111 x 78 x 79mm
  • Revealed January 2009
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
  • Announced January 2013
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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Samsung WB250F Overview

Here is a extended review of the Fujifilm S8100fd versus Samsung WB250F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Samsung. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm S8100fd (10MP) and WB250F (14MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8100fd was unveiled 5 years prior to the WB250F and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a short highlight of how the Fujifilm S8100fd scores versus the WB250F when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8100fd over the Samsung WB250F

 Fujifilm S8100fd WB250F 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus

Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Fujifilm S8100fd

 WB250F Fujifilm S8100fd 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2009Fresher by 48 months
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm S8100fd and Samsung WB250F

 Fujifilm S8100fd WB250F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Samsung WB250F Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S8100fd has outside measurements of 111mm x 78mm x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") with a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) while the Samsung WB250F has sizing of 106mm x 62mm x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm S8100fd versus Samsung WB250F in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm S8100fd vs the WB250F.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Samsung WB250F size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S8100fd and WB250F is 75 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Samsung WB250F top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Samsung WB250F Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizing purely by looking at specs. The visual underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S8100fd and WB250F.

All in all, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Samsung WB250F to give more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S8100fd is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Samsung WB250F sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Samsung WB250F Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Samsung WB250F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB250F as a Portrait photography camera
27
manual focus
cannot use external flash
low resolution (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
36
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB250F as a Street photography camera
48
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (226g)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Sports photography highlights
Samsung WB250F Sports photography highlights
33
incredible zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
52
great zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
includes tracking focus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Travel photography info
Samsung WB250F Travel photography info
53
has built in flash
relatively wide (27mm)
great zoom (486mm)
no Time Lapse recording
low resolution (10MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competitors in class (226g)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
long zoom (432mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Landscape photography highlights
Samsung WB250F Landscape photography highlights
35
manual focus
relatively wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
low resolution (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
44
decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Vlogging info
Samsung WB250F Vlogging info
24
relatively wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
no external mic jack
35
decently wide (24mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (226g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have mic support
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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Samsung WB250F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8100fd and Samsung WB250F
 Fujifilm FinePix S8100fdSamsung WB250F
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Samsung
Model Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd Samsung WB250F
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-01-15 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact 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 10MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 -
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-486mm (18.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 16s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second 8.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 8.80 m (Auto ISO (800)) -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 30 fps, 320 x 240 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 640x480 1920x1080
Video format - 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 405 grams (0.89 pounds) 226 grams (0.50 pounds)
Physical dimensions 111 x 78 x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") 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 model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage xD Picturecard/SD/SDHC/MMC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $300 $250