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FujiFilm S1600 vs Samsung WB50F

Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix S1600 front
 
Samsung WB50F front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
36
Overall
38

FujiFilm S1600 vs Samsung WB50F Key Specs

FujiFilm S1600
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-420mm (F4.0-4.8) lens
  • 337g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Alternative Name is FinePix S1770
Samsung WB50F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 207g - 101 x 68 x 27mm
  • Introduced January 2014
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FujiFilm S1600 vs Samsung WB50F Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the FujiFilm S1600 versus Samsung WB50F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Samsung. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the S1600 (12MP) and WB50F (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The S1600 was revealed 4 years earlier than the WB50F and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the FujiFilm S1600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB50F being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the S1600 matches up against the WB50F when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1600 over the Samsung WB50F

 S1600 WB50F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB50F over the FujiFilm S1600

 WB50F S1600 
IntroducedJanuary 2014February 2010More recent by 47 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S1600 and Samsung WB50F

 S1600 WB50F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

FujiFilm S1600 vs Samsung WB50F Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The FujiFilm S1600 has physical measurements of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) while the Samsung WB50F has specifications of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") along with a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs).

See the FujiFilm S1600 versus Samsung WB50F in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the S1600 compared to the WB50F.

FujiFilm S1600 vs Samsung WB50F size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the S1600 and WB50F is 78 and 92 respectively.

FujiFilm S1600 vs Samsung WB50F top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S1600 vs Samsung WB50F Sensor Comparison

Often, it is difficult to see the difference between sensor measurements just by reading through specifications. The graphic underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the S1600 and WB50F.

To sum up, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Samsung WB50F to resolve extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older S1600 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

FujiFilm S1600 vs Samsung WB50F sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S1600 vs Samsung WB50F Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S1600 vs Samsung WB50F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Portrait photography features
Samsung WB50F Portrait photography features
21
no manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
37
you can focus manually
decent MP (16 megapixels)
no manual control
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Street photography details
Samsung WB50F Street photography details
49
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (207 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Sports photography factors
Samsung WB50F Sports photography factors
34
amazing zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Travel photography information
Samsung WB50F Travel photography information
55
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
very long zoom (420mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f4.0)
69
lighter than others (207 grams)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
long zoom (288mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Landscape photography info
Samsung WB50F Landscape photography info
36
fairly wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f4.0)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
47
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Vlogging details
Samsung WB50F Vlogging details
25
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f4.0)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic socket
30
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (207g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone port
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FujiFilm S1600 vs Samsung WB50F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S1600 and Samsung WB50F
 FujiFilm FinePix S1600Samsung WB50F
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Samsung
Model FujiFilm FinePix S1600 Samsung WB50F
Also called as FinePix S1770 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-02-02 2014-01-07
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-420mm (15.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Largest aperture f/4.0-4.8 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focus distance 2cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 99 percent -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs -
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs -
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.40 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 337 gr (0.74 pounds) 207 gr (0.46 pounds)
Dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 101 x 68 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1")
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 model 4 x AA BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $130 $180