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FujiFilm S1600 vs Samsung WB800F

Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix S1600 front
 
Samsung WB800F front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44

FujiFilm S1600 vs Samsung WB800F Key Specs

FujiFilm S1600
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-420mm (F4.0-4.8) lens
  • 337g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
  • Announced February 2010
  • Alternate Name is FinePix S1770
Samsung WB800F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 218g - 111 x 65 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2013
Photography Glossary

FujiFilm S1600 vs Samsung WB800F Overview

In this write-up, we are reviewing the FujiFilm S1600 vs Samsung WB800F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Samsung. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the S1600 (12MP) and WB800F (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S1600 was launched 3 years before the WB800F which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm S1600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB800F being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the S1600 grades against the WB800F when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1600 over the Samsung WB800F

 S1600 WB800F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB800F over the FujiFilm S1600

 WB800F S1600 
LaunchedJanuary 2013February 2010More modern by 35 months
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm S1600 and Samsung WB800F

 S1600 WB800F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

FujiFilm S1600 vs Samsung WB800F Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm S1600 offers physical dimensions of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") and a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) and the Samsung WB800F has proportions of 111mm x 65mm x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the S1600 compared to the WB800F.

FujiFilm S1600 vs Samsung WB800F size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the S1600 and WB800F is 78 and 92 respectively.

FujiFilm S1600 vs Samsung WB800F top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S1600 vs Samsung WB800F Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be hard to see the difference between sensor sizes just by reviewing specs. The picture underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S1600 and WB800F.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Samsung WB800F to offer extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged S1600 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

FujiFilm S1600 vs Samsung WB800F sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S1600 vs Samsung WB800F Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S1600 vs Samsung WB800F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Portrait photography information
Samsung WB800F Portrait photography information
21
no manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
44
manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
supports face detect focus
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Street photography info
Samsung WB800F Street photography info
49
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (218g)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm S1600
Sports photography with Samsung WB800F
34
amazing zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
53
excellent zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Travel photography details
Samsung WB800F Travel photography details
55
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
great reach (420mm)
no Timelapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f4.0)
69
lighter than average in class (218 grams)
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (23mm)
long zoom (483mm)
no Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Landscape photography details
Samsung WB800F Landscape photography details
36
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f4.0)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Timelapse mode
50
manual focus
relatively wide (23mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB800F as a Vlogging camera
25
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f4.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone jack
35
relatively wide (23mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (218 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
no mic support
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FujiFilm S1600 vs Samsung WB800F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S1600 and Samsung WB800F
 FujiFilm FinePix S1600Samsung WB800F
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Samsung
Model FujiFilm FinePix S1600 Samsung WB800F
Also called as FinePix S1770 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-02-02 2013-01-07
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD 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 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-420mm (15.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Largest aperture f/4.0-4.8 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 2cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 99 percent -
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 16 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.40 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro -
External flash
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) 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 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 337g (0.74 pounds) 218g (0.48 pounds)
Dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 111 x 65 x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9")
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 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Cost at release $130 $300