FujiFilm HS10 vs Samsung WB850F
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FujiFilm HS10 vs Samsung WB850F Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

FujiFilm HS10 vs Samsung WB850F Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix HS10 and Samsung WB850F. The full galleries are viewable at FujiFilm HS10 Gallery and Samsung WB850F Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm HS10 over the Samsung WB850F
HS10 | WB850F | |||
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Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB850F over the FujiFilm HS10
WB850F | HS10 | |||
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Introduced | January 2012 | ![]() | July 2010 | More recent by 18 months |
Screen resolution | 614k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+384k dot) |
Common features in the FujiFilm HS10 and Samsung WB850F
HS10 | WB850F | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very accurate focus | ||
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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FujiFilm HS10 vs Samsung WB850F Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix HS10 | Samsung WB850F | |
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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 |