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Fujifilm S8400W vs Samsung WB250F

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Fujifilm FinePix S8400W front
 
Samsung WB250F front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
44
Overall
40

Fujifilm S8400W vs Samsung WB250F Key Specs

Fujifilm S8400W
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1056mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Announced March 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
  • Announced January 2013
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Fujifilm S8400W vs Samsung WB250F Overview

Let's look more closely at the Fujifilm S8400W vs Samsung WB250F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Samsung. The resolution of the Fujifilm S8400W (16MP) and the WB250F (14MP) is relatively similar and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8400W was introduced 3 months later than the WB250F which means that they are both of a similar age. The two cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm S8400W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB250F being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a short summary of how the Fujifilm S8400W grades vs the WB250F in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8400W over the Samsung WB250F

 Fujifilm S8400W WB250F 
Focus manually More accurate focus

Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Fujifilm S8400W

 WB250F Fujifilm S8400W 
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm S8400W and Samsung WB250F

 Fujifilm S8400W WB250F 
AnnouncedMarch 2013January 2013Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Screen resolution460k460kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Fujifilm S8400W vs Samsung WB250F Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S8400W features outside dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") having a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) while the Samsung WB250F has measurements of 106mm x 62mm x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm S8400W compared to the WB250F.

Fujifilm S8400W vs Samsung WB250F size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S8400W and WB250F is 61 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm S8400W vs Samsung WB250F top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8400W vs Samsung WB250F Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizing simply by going over specifications. The photograph here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S8400W and WB250F.

Plainly, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Fujifilm S8400W to deliver greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs much more aggressively.

Fujifilm S8400W vs Samsung WB250F sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8400W vs Samsung WB250F Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8400W vs Samsung WB250F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W Portrait photography factors
Samsung WB250F Portrait photography factors
40
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
36
MP count good (14MP)
offers face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W Street photography factors
Samsung WB250F Street photography factors
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (670g)
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (226g)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W Sports photography factors
Samsung WB250F Sports photography factors
53
incredible zoom range (24-1056mm 44.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
52
long zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
offers tracking autofocus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W Travel photography highlights
Samsung WB250F Travel photography highlights
52
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
very long reach (1056mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (670 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
69
lighter than others in class (226g)
MP count good (14MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
long zoom (432mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W Landscape photography factors
Samsung WB250F Landscape photography factors
47
focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
44
relatively wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB250F as a Vlogging camera
24
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have external microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (670g)
35
relatively wide (24mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (226g)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
lack of external microphone socket
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Fujifilm S8400W vs Samsung WB250F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8400W and Samsung WB250F
 Fujifilm FinePix S8400WSamsung WB250F
General Information
Company FujiFilm Samsung
Model Fujifilm FinePix S8400W Samsung WB250F
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-03-22 2013-01-07
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 16MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1056mm (44.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Max aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 201k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 16 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1700 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per sec 8.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 670 gr (1.48 lbs) 226 gr (0.50 lbs)
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 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 life 300 pictures -
Type of battery AA -
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer - Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $300 $250