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Fujifilm S8300 vs Samsung WB250F

Portability
61
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41
Fujifilm FinePix S8300 front
 
Samsung WB250F front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
44
Overall
40

Fujifilm S8300 vs Samsung WB250F Key Specs

Fujifilm S8300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/7000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1008mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Announced January 2013
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
  • Introduced January 2013
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Fujifilm S8300 vs Samsung WB250F Overview

Lets look a little more in depth at the Fujifilm S8300 vs Samsung WB250F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands FujiFilm and Samsung. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S8300 (16MP) and the WB250F (14MP) is fairly comparable and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8300 was released very close to the WB250F and they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm S8300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB250F being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the Fujifilm S8300 scores against the WB250F when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8300 over the Samsung WB250F

 Fujifilm S8300 WB250F 
Focus manually More precise focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Fujifilm S8300

 WB250F Fujifilm S8300 
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm S8300 and Samsung WB250F

 Fujifilm S8300 WB250F 
IntroducedJanuary 2013January 2013Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Display resolution460k460kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Fujifilm S8300 vs Samsung WB250F Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry your camera, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S8300 enjoys external measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") accompanied by a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) whilst 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).

Examine the Fujifilm S8300 vs Samsung WB250F in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm S8300 versus the WB250F.

Fujifilm S8300 vs Samsung WB250F size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S8300 and WB250F is 61 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm S8300 vs Samsung WB250F top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8300 vs Samsung WB250F Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to see the gap in sensor sizing purely by going through specifications. The photograph here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S8300 and WB250F.

Plainly, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Fujifilm S8300 to show extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics much more aggressively.

Fujifilm S8300 vs Samsung WB250F sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8300 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8300 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm S8300
Portrait photography with Samsung WB250F
39
manual focus
good MP (16MP)
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
36
megapixel count decent (14MP)
features face detect focusing
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 Street photography factors
Samsung WB250F Street photography factors
41
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than competitors in class (670g)
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (226 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 Sports photography info
Samsung WB250F Sports photography info
52
incredible zoom range (24-1008mm 42.0 x zoom)
maximum shutter speed is high (1/7,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
52
incredible zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
features tracking focus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 Travel photography factors
Samsung WB250F Travel photography factors
52
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
very long reach (1008mm)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors in class (670g)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
69
lighter than competition in class (226g)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
very long reach (432mm)
no Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 Landscape photography info
Samsung WB250F Landscape photography info
46
manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
44
pretty wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm S8300
Vlogging with Samsung WB250F
24
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
missing microphone jack
more heavy than competitors in class (670 grams)
35
pretty wide (24mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (226g)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
no mic port
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Fujifilm S8300 vs Samsung WB250F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8300 and Samsung WB250F
 Fujifilm FinePix S8300Samsung WB250F
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Samsung
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S8300 Samsung WB250F
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-01-07 2013-01-07
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1008mm (42.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Max aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing distance 0cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 200k dot -
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 16s
Max shutter speed 1/7000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 320 x 120 (480 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 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 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 670 gr (1.48 pounds) 226 gr (0.50 pounds)
Dimensions 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") 106 x 62 x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $200 $250