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Fujifilm X20 vs Samsung WB250F

Portability
83
Imaging
38
Features
59
Overall
46
Fujifilm X20 front
 
Samsung WB250F front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
44
Overall
39

Fujifilm X20 vs Samsung WB250F Key Specs

Fujifilm X20
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
  • 353g - 117 x 70 x 57mm
  • Introduced April 2013
  • Old Model is Fujifilm X10
  • Updated by Fujifilm X30
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 X20 vs Samsung WB250F Overview

In this article, we are analyzing the Fujifilm X20 versus Samsung WB250F, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies FujiFilm and Samsung. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X20 (12MP) and the WB250F (14MP) is fairly comparable but the Fujifilm X20 (2/3") and WB250F (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X20 was revealed 4 months later than the WB250F which means that they are both of a similar age. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the Fujifilm X20 grades against the WB250F for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X20 over the Samsung WB250F

 Fujifilm X20 WB250F 
Manual focus Very exact focus

Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Fujifilm X20

 WB250F Fujifilm X20 
Display sizing3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X20 and Samsung WB250F

 Fujifilm X20 WB250F 
IntroducedApril 2013January 2013Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution460k460kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Fujifilm X20 vs Samsung WB250F Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to lug around your camera, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X20 enjoys external measurements of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 353 grams (0.78 lbs) and the Samsung WB250F has measurements of 106mm x 62mm x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

See the Fujifilm X20 versus Samsung WB250F in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm X20 against the WB250F.

Fujifilm X20 vs Samsung WB250F size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X20 and WB250F is 83 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm X20 vs Samsung WB250F top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X20 vs Samsung WB250F Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is tough to see the difference in sensor measurements simply by checking out a spec sheet. The visual here will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X20 and WB250F.

As you can see, the two cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X20 using its larger sensor will make shooting bokeh simpler and the Samsung WB250F will produce extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a little more aggressively.

Fujifilm X20 vs Samsung WB250F sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X20 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X20 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Portrait photography details
Samsung WB250F Portrait photography details
46
you can focus manually
flash sync is higher than normal (1/1,000 seconds)
saves RAW formats
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (2/3")
35
decent MP (14MP)
supports face detection focusing
no manual focus
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X20 as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB250F as a Street photography camera
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (2/3")
more heavy than competition in class (353g)
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (226 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Sports photography highlights
Samsung WB250F Sports photography highlights
52
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
great battery (270 shots)
has phase detect auto focus
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (2/3")
51
excellent zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
supports tracking autofocus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Travel photography advice
Samsung WB250F Travel photography advice
60
great battery (270 shots)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (353g)
low MP (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
69
lighter than competition in class (226g)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
long zoom (432mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Landscape photography factors
Samsung WB250F Landscape photography factors
55
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is decent (2.8")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
great battery (270 shots)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (2/3")
missing Timelapse mode
44
reasonably wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X20
Vlogging with Samsung WB250F
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
missing microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (353 grams)
35
reasonably wide (24mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (226g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Fujifilm X20 vs Samsung WB250F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X20 and Samsung WB250F
 Fujifilm X20Samsung WB250F
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Samsung
Model Fujifilm X20 Samsung WB250F
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-04-29 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR Processor II -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 2/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 8.8 x 6.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 58.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
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 mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.0-2.8 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 4.1 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.8 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder coverage 85% -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 16 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 12.0fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/1000 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 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 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 353g (0.78 lb) 226g (0.50 lb)
Dimensions 117 x 70 x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") 106 x 62 x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 270 photos -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $500 $250