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Fujifilm X-S1 vs Samsung WB250F

Portability
52
Imaging
38
Features
55
Overall
44
Fujifilm X-S1 front
 
Samsung WB250F front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
44
Overall
40

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Samsung WB250F Key Specs

Fujifilm X-S1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-624mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 920g - 135 x 107 x 149mm
  • Announced November 2011
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
  • Introduced January 2013
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Fujifilm X-S1 vs Samsung WB250F Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-S1 over the Samsung WB250F

 Fujifilm X-S1 WB250F 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Fujifilm X-S1

 WB250F Fujifilm X-S1 
IntroducedJanuary 2013November 2011Fresher by 13 months
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-S1 and Samsung WB250F

 Fujifilm X-S1 WB250F 
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Display resolution460k460kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Samsung WB250F Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Samsung WB250F size comparison

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

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Samsung WB250F top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Samsung WB250F Sensor Comparison

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.

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Samsung WB250F sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-S1 Portrait photography factors
Samsung WB250F Portrait photography factors
46
you can focus manually
includes face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (2/3")
36
megapixel count decent (14MP)
provides face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X-S1
Street photography with Samsung WB250F
52
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
very small sensor (2/3")
more heavy than competition in class (920 grams)
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (226g)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-S1 Sports photography factors
Samsung WB250F Sports photography factors
44
long zoom range (24-624mm 26.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (2/3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
52
amazing zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
provides tracking autofocus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-S1 Travel photography factors
Samsung WB250F Travel photography factors
43
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great reach (624mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (920g)
low megapixels (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competition in class (226g)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
great zoom (432mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-S1 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB250F as a Landscape photography camera
45
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (2/3")
missing Timelapse function
44
reasonably wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-S1 Vlogging advice
Samsung WB250F Vlogging advice
26
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes external microphone socket
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
more heavy than competition in class (920 grams)
35
reasonably wide (24mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (226 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of external mic port
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Fujifilm X-S1 vs Samsung WB250F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-S1 and Samsung WB250F
 Fujifilm X-S1Samsung WB250F
General Information
Company FujiFilm Samsung
Model Fujifilm X-S1 Samsung WB250F
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-11-24 2013-01-07
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR -
Sensor type EXRCMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 2/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 8.8 x 6.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 58.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max enhanced ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 49 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-624mm (26.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 4.1 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 16s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 8.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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 920g (2.03 lb) 226g (0.50 lb)
Dimensions 135 x 107 x 149mm (5.3" x 4.2" x 5.9") 106 x 62 x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 49 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 20.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.2 not tested
DXO Low light score 216 not tested
Other
Battery model NP-95 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $399 $250