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Fujifilm XP30 vs Samsung WB250F

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Fujifilm FinePix XP30 front
 
Samsung WB250F front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
44
Overall
39

Fujifilm XP30 vs Samsung WB250F Key Specs

Fujifilm XP30
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 165g - 99 x 68 x 24mm
  • Announced August 2011
  • Older Model is FujiFilm XP10
  • Successor is Fujifilm XP50
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
  • Released January 2013
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Fujifilm XP30 vs Samsung WB250F Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Fujifilm XP30 and Samsung WB250F, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers FujiFilm and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm XP30 (14MP) and the WB250F (14MP) is relatively well matched and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm XP30 was released 17 months prior to the WB250F which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the Fujifilm XP30 matches up against the WB250F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP30 over the Samsung WB250F

 Fujifilm XP30 WB250F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Fujifilm XP30

 WB250F Fujifilm XP30 
ReleasedJanuary 2013August 2011Fresher by 17 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm XP30 and Samsung WB250F

 Fujifilm XP30 WB250F 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Fujifilm XP30 vs Samsung WB250F Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm XP30 features external dimensions of 99mm x 68mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9") and a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB250F has proportions of 106mm x 62mm x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm XP30 and Samsung WB250F in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm XP30 compared to the WB250F.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Samsung WB250F size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XP30 and WB250F is 94 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Samsung WB250F top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP30 vs Samsung WB250F Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizing purely by reading through specs. The graphic underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm XP30 and WB250F.

All in all, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical MP therefore you can expect similar quality of pictures though you will want to consider the age of the products into consideration. The older Fujifilm XP30 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Samsung WB250F sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP30 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP30 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm XP30
Portrait photography with Samsung WB250F
28
good MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
35
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
supports face detect autofocus
no manual focus
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Street photography highlights
Samsung WB250F Street photography highlights
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (226g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm XP30
Sports photography with Samsung WB250F
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
features tracking focus
weather proof
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (200 per charge)
lacks phase detect autofocus
51
excellent zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
supports tracking focus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Travel photography advice
Samsung WB250F Travel photography advice
65
weather proof
good MP (14MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
not so great battery pack (200 per charge)
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
69
lighter than competitors (226g)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
long reach (432mm)
does not have Timelapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Landscape photography details
Samsung WB250F Landscape photography details
39
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
weather proof
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
not so great battery pack (200 CIPA)
no Time Lapse recording
44
really wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm XP30
Vlogging with Samsung WB250F
29
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic socket
35
really wide (24mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (226g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
does not have microphone jack
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Fujifilm XP30 vs Samsung WB250F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP30 and Samsung WB250F
 Fujifilm FinePix XP30Samsung WB250F
General Information
Company FujiFilm Samsung
Model type Fujifilm FinePix XP30 Samsung WB250F
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-08-16 2013-01-07
Body design Compact 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing range 9cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 16 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.10 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB 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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video 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 BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 165g (0.36 pounds) 226g (0.50 pounds)
Dimensions 99 x 68 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9") 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 life 200 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD / SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $240 $250