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FujiFilm HS10 vs Samsung WB850F

Portability
60
Imaging
33
Features
50
Overall
39
FujiFilm FinePix HS10 front
 
Samsung WB850F front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43

FujiFilm HS10 vs Samsung WB850F Key Specs

FujiFilm HS10
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 666g - 131 x 91 x 126mm
  • Introduced July 2010
  • Also referred to as FinePix HS11
Samsung WB850F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 250g - 109 x 62 x 25mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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FujiFilm HS10 vs Samsung WB850F Overview

Below is a detailed review of the FujiFilm HS10 versus Samsung WB850F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Samsung. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the HS10 (10MP) and WB850F (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The HS10 was revealed 18 months prior to the WB850F which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm HS10 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB850F being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the HS10 scores against the WB850F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm HS10 over the Samsung WB850F

 HS10 WB850F 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Samsung WB850F over the FujiFilm HS10

 WB850F HS10 
IntroducedJanuary 2012July 2010More recent by 18 months
Screen resolution614k230kCrisper screen (+384k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm HS10 and Samsung WB850F

 HS10 WB850F 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

FujiFilm HS10 vs Samsung WB850F Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera often, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm HS10 has physical dimensions of 131mm x 91mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") with a weight of 666 grams (1.47 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB850F has proportions of 109mm x 62mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") along with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Take a look at the FujiFilm HS10 versus Samsung WB850F in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the HS10 vs the WB850F.

FujiFilm HS10 vs Samsung WB850F size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the HS10 and WB850F is 60 and 91 respectively.

FujiFilm HS10 vs Samsung WB850F top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm HS10 vs Samsung WB850F Sensor Comparison

Often, it's hard to visualize the difference between sensor measurements only by going over specifications. The graphic here may give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the HS10 and WB850F.

Plainly, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should expect the Samsung WB850F to deliver greater detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older HS10 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

FujiFilm HS10 vs Samsung WB850F sensor size comparison

FujiFilm HS10 vs Samsung WB850F Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm HS10 vs Samsung WB850F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm HS10 Portrait photography details
Samsung WB850F Portrait photography details
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has manual focus
supports RAW files
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
43
has manual focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm HS10 Street photography factors
Samsung WB850F Street photography factors
54
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition (666 grams)
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (250g)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm HS10
Sports photography with Samsung WB850F
41
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking autofocus
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
52
incredible zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm HS10 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB850F as a Travel photography camera
45
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (666g)
low megapixels (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than average (250g)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (23mm)
long zoom (483mm)
no Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm HS10 Landscape photography info
Samsung WB850F Landscape photography info
44
has manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no Timelapse function
49
has manual focus
rather wide (23mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm HS10
Vlogging with Samsung WB850F
23
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no external microphone socket
more heavy than competition (666g)
34
rather wide (23mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (250g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no mic jack
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FujiFilm HS10 vs Samsung WB850F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm HS10 and Samsung WB850F
 FujiFilm FinePix HS10Samsung WB850F
General Information
Make FujiFilm Samsung
Model FujiFilm FinePix HS10 Samsung WB850F
Also Known as FinePix HS11 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-07-06 2012-01-09
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dot 614k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - AMOLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.10 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
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 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 448 x 336 (30, 120, 240 fps), 224 x 168 (420 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 666g (1.47 lbs) 250g (0.55 lbs)
Physical dimensions 131 x 91 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") 109 x 62 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 model 4 x AA SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $900 $599