Fujifilm X-S1 vs Samsung WB250F

Its time to take a deeper look at the Fujifilm X-S1 vs Samsung WB250F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Samsung. The resolution of the Fujifilm X-S1 (12MP) and the WB250F (14MP) is very similar but the Fujifilm X-S1 (2/3") and WB250F (1/2.3") use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X-S1 was revealed 13 months before the WB250F making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm X-S1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB250F being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summation of how the Fujifilm X-S1 scores against the WB250F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm X-S1 & Samsung WB250F. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X-S1 Gallery & Samsung WB250F Gallery.

If you are looking to carry your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-S1 enjoys outer measurements of 135mm x 107mm x 149mm (5.3" x 4.2" x 5.9") with a weight of 920 grams (2.03 lbs) and the Samsung WB250F has specifications of 106mm x 62mm x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm X-S1 vs Samsung WB250F in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm X-S1 and the WB250F.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-S1 and WB250F is 52 and 93 respectively.

Typically, it is difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizing only by reviewing specs. The graphic below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-S1 and WB250F.

All in all, each of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-S1 using its larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Samsung WB250F will offer you greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The older Fujifilm X-S1 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.