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Fujifilm S8600 vs Samsung WB250F

Portability
76
Imaging
40
Features
41
Overall
40
Fujifilm FinePix S8600 front
 
Samsung WB250F front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
44
Overall
40

Fujifilm S8600 vs Samsung WB250F Key Specs

Fujifilm S8600
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-900mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 450g - 121 x 81 x 65mm
  • Launched January 2014
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 S8600 vs Samsung WB250F Overview

Below, we are looking at the Fujifilm S8600 vs Samsung WB250F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies FujiFilm and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S8600 (16MP) and the WB250F (14MP) is fairly close and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8600 was revealed 13 months later than the WB250F making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm S8600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB250F being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the Fujifilm S8600 grades versus the WB250F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8600 over the Samsung WB250F

 Fujifilm S8600 WB250F 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014January 2013Fresher by 13 months

Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Fujifilm S8600

 WB250F Fujifilm S8600 
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm S8600 and Samsung WB250F

 Fujifilm S8600 WB250F 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Display resolution460k460kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Fujifilm S8600 vs Samsung WB250F Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm S8600 comes with exterior measurements of 121mm x 81mm x 65mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 2.6") having a weight of 450 grams (0.99 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB250F has specifications of 106mm x 62mm x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at the time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm S8600 versus the WB250F.

Fujifilm S8600 vs Samsung WB250F size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S8600 and WB250F is 76 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm S8600 vs Samsung WB250F top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8600 vs Samsung WB250F Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its tough to envision the gap in sensor sizing purely by researching specifications. The photograph here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S8600 and WB250F.

To sum up, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Fujifilm S8600 to result in extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics much more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm S8600 will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm S8600 vs Samsung WB250F sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8600 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8600 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm S8600
Portrait photography with Samsung WB250F
37
good MP (16MP)
comes with face detect focusing
no manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
36
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8600 as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB250F as a Street photography camera
49
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (226g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm S8600
Sports photography with Samsung WB250F
55
amazing zoom range (25-900mm 36.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
better than average battery life (410 shots)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
52
incredible zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
has tracking focus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm S8600
Travel photography with Samsung WB250F
63
better than average battery life (410 CIPA)
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
long zoom (900mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.9)
69
lighter than others (226g)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
long zoom (432mm)
missing Timelapse mode
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8600 Landscape photography information
Samsung WB250F Landscape photography information
46
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
better than average battery life (410 per charge)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
44
really wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8600 Vlogging details
Samsung WB250F Vlogging details
27
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focusing
slow max aperture (f2.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic support
35
really wide (24mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (226 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not have selfie friendly screen
missing microphone port
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Fujifilm S8600 vs Samsung WB250F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8600 and Samsung WB250F
 Fujifilm FinePix S8600Samsung WB250F
General Information
Company FujiFilm Samsung
Model Fujifilm FinePix S8600 Samsung WB250F
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2014-01-06 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
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 focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-900mm (36.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus distance 7cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 16s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 8.0fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.00 m -
Flash options Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow synchro -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 450 grams (0.99 lbs) 226 grams (0.50 lbs)
Dimensions 121 x 81 x 65mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 2.6") 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 life 410 shots -
Battery form AA -
Battery model 3 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $200 $250