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Fujifilm S9800 vs Samsung WB250F

Portability
61
Imaging
41
Features
46
Overall
43
Fujifilm S9800 front
 
Samsung WB250F front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
44
Overall
40

Fujifilm S9800 vs Samsung WB250F Key Specs

Fujifilm S9800
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Revealed January 2015
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
  • Revealed January 2013
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Fujifilm S9800 vs Samsung WB250F Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Fujifilm S9800 vs Samsung WB250F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies FujiFilm and Samsung. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S9800 (16MP) and the WB250F (14MP) is very close and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm S9800 was revealed 2 years later than the WB250F and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm S9800 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB250F being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the Fujifilm S9800 scores versus the WB250F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9800 over the Samsung WB250F

 Fujifilm S9800 WB250F 
RevealedJanuary 2015January 2013Fresher by 25 months
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Fujifilm S9800

 WB250F Fujifilm S9800 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm S9800 and Samsung WB250F

 Fujifilm S9800 WB250F 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Display resolution460k460kSame display resolution

Fujifilm S9800 vs Samsung WB250F Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S9800 features exterior dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") along with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) and the Samsung WB250F has measurements of 106mm x 62mm x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm S9800 against the WB250F.

Fujifilm S9800 vs Samsung WB250F size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S9800 and WB250F is 61 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm S9800 vs Samsung WB250F top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S9800 vs Samsung WB250F Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizing simply by viewing specs. The photograph underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S9800 and WB250F.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should expect to see the Fujifilm S9800 to result in extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm S9800 provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm S9800 vs Samsung WB250F sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S9800 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S9800 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S9800 Portrait photography information
Samsung WB250F Portrait photography information
37
MP count good (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
36
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
has face detection focusing
no manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S9800 Street photography factors
Samsung WB250F Street photography factors
41
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
heavier than competition in class (670g)
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (226g)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S9800 Sports photography details
Samsung WB250F Sports photography details
53
excellent zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
offers tracking focus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
52
excellent zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
has tracking autofocus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S9800 Travel photography features
Samsung WB250F Travel photography features
57
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
relatively wide (24mm)
great zoom (1200mm)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (670 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
69
lighter than others (226 grams)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
great zoom (432mm)
no Timelapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S9800 Landscape photography info
Samsung WB250F Landscape photography info
42
relatively wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Time Lapse function
44
rather wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S9800 Vlogging advice
Samsung WB250F Vlogging advice
57
relatively wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
no mic port
heavier than competition in class (670 grams)
35
rather wide (24mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (226g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
no external microphone socket
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Fujifilm S9800 vs Samsung WB250F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S9800 and Samsung WB250F
 Fujifilm S9800Samsung WB250F
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Samsung
Model Fujifilm S9800 Samsung WB250F
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2015-01-14 2013-01-07
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type 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 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus range 7cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 920k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 16 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1700 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m (with Auto ISO) -
Flash modes Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (6oi), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 670g (1.48 pounds) 226g (0.50 pounds)
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 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 300 pictures -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $299 $250