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Fujifilm S8500 vs Samsung WB250F

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40
Fujifilm FinePix S8500 front
 
Samsung WB250F front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
44
Overall
40

Fujifilm S8500 vs Samsung WB250F Key Specs

Fujifilm S8500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/7000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1104mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Launched 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
  • Launched January 2013
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Fujifilm S8500 vs Samsung WB250F Overview

Let's look more in depth at the Fujifilm S8500 versus Samsung WB250F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Samsung. The resolution of the Fujifilm S8500 (16MP) and the WB250F (14MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8500 was unveiled within a month of the WB250F which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm S8500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB250F being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the Fujifilm S8500 scores versus the WB250F when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8500 over the Samsung WB250F

 Fujifilm S8500 WB250F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Fujifilm S8500

 WB250F Fujifilm S8500 
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm S8500 and Samsung WB250F

 Fujifilm S8500 WB250F 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2013Same generation
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Display resolution460k460kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Fujifilm S8500 vs Samsung WB250F Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S8500 has outside measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") and a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) and the Samsung WB250F has sizing of 106mm x 62mm x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm S8500 vs the WB250F.

Fujifilm S8500 vs Samsung WB250F size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S8500 and WB250F is 61 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm S8500 vs Samsung WB250F top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8500 vs Samsung WB250F Sensor Comparison

Normally, its difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizing simply by seeing specifications. The graphic here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S8500 and WB250F.

Plainly, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should anticipate the Fujifilm S8500 to provide greater detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively.

Fujifilm S8500 vs Samsung WB250F sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8500 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8500 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm S8500
Portrait photography with Samsung WB250F
32
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
36
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8500 as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB250F as a Street photography camera
41
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (670g)
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (226 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8500 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB250F as a Sports photography camera
53
incredible zoom range (24-1104mm 46.0 x zoom)
great max shutter speed (1/7,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
52
long zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
features tracking focus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8500 Travel photography advice
Samsung WB250F Travel photography advice
52
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
great zoom (1104mm)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (670 grams)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.9)
69
lighter than competition in class (226 grams)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very long reach (432mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8500 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB250F as a Landscape photography camera
42
rather wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Timelapse mode
44
rather wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8500 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB250F as a Vlogging camera
24
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
no microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (670g)
35
rather wide (24mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (226g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of mic support
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Fujifilm S8500 vs Samsung WB250F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8500 and Samsung WB250F
 Fujifilm FinePix S8500Samsung WB250F
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Samsung
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S8500 Samsung WB250F
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-01-07 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 dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1104mm (46.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing distance 0cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 200 thousand dots -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 16 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/7000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per sec 8.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
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 format 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 670 grams (1.48 lb) 226 grams (0.50 lb)
Physical 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 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
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Price at launch $500 $250