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Fujifilm X30 vs Samsung WB250F

Portability
80
Imaging
39
Features
73
Overall
52
Fujifilm X30 front
 
Samsung WB250F front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
44
Overall
40

Fujifilm X30 vs Samsung WB250F Key Specs

Fujifilm X30
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
  • 423g - 119 x 72 x 60mm
  • Introduced August 2014
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm X20
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 X30 vs Samsung WB250F Overview

The following is a comprehensive assessment of the Fujifilm X30 and Samsung WB250F, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers FujiFilm and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X30 (12MP) and the WB250F (14MP) is fairly well matched but the Fujifilm X30 (2/3") and WB250F (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X30 was launched 20 months after the WB250F making them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summary of how the Fujifilm X30 scores against the WB250F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X30 over the Samsung WB250F

 Fujifilm X30 WB250F 
RevealedAugust 2014January 2013Newer by 20 months
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution920k460kClearer display (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Fujifilm X30

 WB250F Fujifilm X30 
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X30 and Samsung WB250F

 Fujifilm X30 WB250F 
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Fujifilm X30 vs Samsung WB250F Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm X30 features physical measurements of 119mm x 72mm x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4") with a weight of 423 grams (0.93 lbs) while the Samsung WB250F has specifications of 106mm x 62mm x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm X30 and Samsung WB250F in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm X30 vs the WB250F.

Fujifilm X30 vs Samsung WB250F size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X30 and WB250F is 80 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm X30 vs Samsung WB250F top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X30 vs Samsung WB250F Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's difficult to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by looking at specifications. The picture underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X30 and WB250F.

Plainly, both of those cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X30 due to its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Samsung WB250F will resolve greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X30 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X30 vs Samsung WB250F sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X30 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X30 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X30 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB250F as a Portrait photography camera
47
has manual focus
has face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (2/3")
36
megapixel count good (14MP)
supports face detect focus
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X30 Street photography highlights
Samsung WB250F Street photography highlights
64
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
very small sensor (2/3")
more heavy than competition in class (423 grams)
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (226 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X30 Sports photography highlights
Samsung WB250F Sports photography highlights
52
image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
good battery pack (470 CIPA)
has phase detect autofocus
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (2/3")
52
great zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
supports tracking focus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X30 Travel photography info
Samsung WB250F Travel photography info
62
good battery pack (470 per charge)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than competition in class (423 grams)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
69
lighter than average (226g)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
great zoom (432mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X30
Landscape photography with Samsung WB250F
58
has manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
good battery pack (470 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor (2/3")
44
fairly wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X30 Vlogging highlights
Samsung WB250F Vlogging highlights
34
decently wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has microphone socket
does not posses selfie friendly display
more heavy than competition in class (423g)
35
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (226 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
lack of mic support
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Fujifilm X30 vs Samsung WB250F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X30 and Samsung WB250F
 Fujifilm X30Samsung WB250F
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Samsung
Model Fujifilm X30 Samsung WB250F
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2014-08-26 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR Processor II -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II 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 megapixels 14 megapixels
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
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 49 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.0-2.8 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 4.1 5.8
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 920k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.65x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 16s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 12.0 frames per sec 8.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m -
Flash options Auto, forced flash, slow synchro, commander, suppressed flash -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p/50p/30p/25/24p), 1280 x 720 (60p/50p/30p/25/24p), 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 format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 423g (0.93 lb) 226g (0.50 lb)
Physical dimensions 119 x 72 x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4") 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 470 photographs -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-95 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $499 $250