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Fujifilm XP90 vs Samsung WB250F

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41
Fujifilm XP90 front
 
Samsung WB250F front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
44
Overall
39

Fujifilm XP90 vs Samsung WB250F Key Specs

Fujifilm XP90
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 203g - 110 x 71 x 28mm
  • Revealed January 2016
  • Older Model is Fujifilm XP80
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
  • Launched January 2013
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Fujifilm XP90 vs Samsung WB250F Overview

Its time to look closer at the Fujifilm XP90 versus Samsung WB250F, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands FujiFilm and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm XP90 (16MP) and the WB250F (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP90 was launched 3 years after the WB250F which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a short view of how the Fujifilm XP90 grades against the WB250F in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP90 over the Samsung WB250F

 Fujifilm XP90 WB250F 
LaunchedJanuary 2016January 2013Newer by 37 months
Display resolution920k460kCrisper display (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Fujifilm XP90

 WB250F Fujifilm XP90 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm XP90 and Samsung WB250F

 Fujifilm XP90 WB250F 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Fujifilm XP90 vs Samsung WB250F Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm XP90 comes with physical measurements of 110mm x 71mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1") along with a weight of 203 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB250F has measurements of 106mm x 62mm x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm XP90 versus Samsung WB250F in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose during that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm XP90 compared to the WB250F.

Fujifilm XP90 vs Samsung WB250F size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XP90 and WB250F is 91 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm XP90 vs Samsung WB250F top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP90 vs Samsung WB250F Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to see the difference between sensor dimensions purely by looking at a spec sheet. The image below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm XP90 and WB250F.

Clearly, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Fujifilm XP90 to resolve more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm XP90 will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm XP90 vs Samsung WB250F sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP90 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP90 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP90 Portrait photography factors
Samsung WB250F Portrait photography factors
35
megapixel count decent (16MP)
features face detect focusing
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
35
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP90 Street photography details
Samsung WB250F Street photography details
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (226 grams)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP90 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB250F as a Sports photography camera
45
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
weather proof
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (210 CIPA)
lack of phase detect AF
51
amazing zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP90 Travel photography advice
Samsung WB250F Travel photography advice
67
weather proof
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
not so great battery pack (210 shots)
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
69
lighter than others (226 grams)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
very long reach (432mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm XP90
Landscape photography with Samsung WB250F
45
really wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
weather proof
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
not so great battery pack (210 shots)
44
really wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP90 Vlogging details
Samsung WB250F Vlogging details
33
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not have selfie friendly screen
no microphone jack
35
really wide (24mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (226g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Fujifilm XP90 vs Samsung WB250F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP90 and Samsung WB250F
 Fujifilm XP90Samsung WB250F
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Samsung
Model type Fujifilm XP90 Samsung WB250F
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2016-01-15 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing distance 9cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 920k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 16 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per sec 8.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.40 m (with Auto ISO) -
Flash modes Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 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 format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 203 grams (0.45 lbs) 226 grams (0.50 lbs)
Physical dimensions 110 x 71 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1") 106 x 62 x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 210 images -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-45S -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, group) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $180 $250