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Fujifilm SL1000 vs Samsung WB250F

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
45
Fujifilm FinePix SL1000 front
 
Samsung WB250F front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
44
Overall
40

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Samsung WB250F Key Specs

Fujifilm SL1000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 659g - 123 x 89 x 123mm
  • 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
  • Released January 2013
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Fujifilm SL1000 vs Samsung WB250F Overview

Below is a detailed comparison of the Fujifilm SL1000 and Samsung WB250F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Samsung. The image resolution of the Fujifilm SL1000 (16MP) and the WB250F (14MP) is very well matched and they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm SL1000 was announced around the same time to the WB250F which means that they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm SL1000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB250F being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the Fujifilm SL1000 scores vs the WB250F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL1000 over the Samsung WB250F

 Fujifilm SL1000 WB250F 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution920k460kCrisper display (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Fujifilm SL1000

 WB250F Fujifilm SL1000 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm SL1000 and Samsung WB250F

 Fujifilm SL1000 WB250F 
ReleasedJanuary 2013January 2013Similar age
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Samsung WB250F Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm SL1000 offers physical measurements of 123mm x 89mm x 123mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 4.8") having a weight of 659 grams (1.45 lbs) and the Samsung WB250F has proportions 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, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm SL1000 versus the WB250F.

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Samsung WB250F size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm SL1000 and WB250F is 61 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Samsung WB250F top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Samsung WB250F Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be hard to imagine the gap between sensor measurements just by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic here should give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm SL1000 and WB250F.

Clearly, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can expect to see the Fujifilm SL1000 to resolve more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images much more aggressively.

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Samsung WB250F sensor size comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm SL1000
Portrait photography with Samsung WB250F
44
decent MP (16 megapixels)
exports RAW formats
focusing manually not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
36
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 Street photography highlights
Samsung WB250F Street photography highlights
56
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
sensor is small (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition in class (659 grams)
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (226g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm SL1000
Sports photography with Samsung WB250F
53
long zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
great battery power (350 CIPA)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
52
incredible zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
has tracking autofocus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 Travel photography highlights
Samsung WB250F Travel photography highlights
54
great battery power (350 shots)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
long reach (1200mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (659g)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
69
lighter than competition in class (226g)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
great zoom (432mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm SL1000
Landscape photography with Samsung WB250F
49
pretty wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
exports RAW formats
great battery power (350 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of Timelapse mode
44
really wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 Vlogging factors
Samsung WB250F Vlogging factors
24
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (659g)
35
really wide (24mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (226g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of external microphone jack
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Fujifilm SL1000 vs Samsung WB250F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm SL1000 and Samsung WB250F
 Fujifilm FinePix SL1000Samsung WB250F
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Samsung
Model Fujifilm FinePix SL1000 Samsung WB250F
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 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 measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus range 0cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 920k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 920k dot -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 16s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1700s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 320 x 120 (480 fps), 640 x 480 (120, 30fps), 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 data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 659g (1.45 lb) 226g (0.50 lb)
Dimensions 123 x 89 x 123mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 4.8") 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 350 images -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $600 $250