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FujiFilm S1600 vs Samsung WB850F

Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix S1600 front
 
Samsung WB850F front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43

FujiFilm S1600 vs Samsung WB850F 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
  • Released February 2010
  • Also Known as FinePix S1770
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
  • Announced January 2012
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FujiFilm S1600 vs Samsung WB850F Overview

Lets look much closer at the FujiFilm S1600 vs Samsung WB850F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Samsung. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the S1600 (12MP) and WB850F (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The S1600 was announced 23 months earlier than the WB850F which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm S1600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB850F being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the S1600 scores versus the WB850F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1600 over the Samsung WB850F

 S1600 WB850F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB850F over the FujiFilm S1600

 WB850F S1600 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012February 2010More modern by 23 months
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Screen resolution614k230kSharper screen (+384k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S1600 and Samsung WB850F

 S1600 WB850F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm S1600 vs Samsung WB850F Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry around your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm S1600 features exterior dimensions of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB850F has measurements of 109mm x 62mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") along with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the S1600 vs the WB850F.

FujiFilm S1600 vs Samsung WB850F size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the S1600 and WB850F is 78 and 91 respectively.

FujiFilm S1600 vs Samsung WB850F top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S1600 vs Samsung WB850F Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizes only by reviewing specs. The image below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the S1600 and WB850F.

All in all, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Samsung WB850F to offer greater detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged S1600 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

FujiFilm S1600 vs Samsung WB850F sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S1600 vs Samsung WB850F Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S1600 vs Samsung WB850F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Portrait photography details
Samsung WB850F Portrait photography details
21
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
43
focusing manually
good resolution (16MP)
features face detect autofocus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Street photography information
Samsung WB850F Street photography information
49
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (250g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Sports photography features
Samsung WB850F Sports photography features
34
excellent zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
52
amazing zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
features tracking focus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Travel photography features
Samsung WB850F Travel photography features
55
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
long reach (420mm)
missing Time Lapse function
low MP (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f4.0)
69
lighter than others in class (250g)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (23mm)
great reach (483mm)
no Timelapse recording
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Landscape photography factors
Samsung WB850F Landscape photography factors
36
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f4.0)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
49
focusing manually
fairly wide (23mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm S1600
Vlogging with Samsung WB850F
25
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f4.0)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic socket
34
fairly wide (23mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (250g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly display
no microphone jack
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FujiFilm S1600 vs Samsung WB850F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S1600 and Samsung WB850F
 FujiFilm FinePix S1600Samsung WB850F
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Samsung
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S1600 Samsung WB850F
Other name FinePix S1770 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-02-02 2012-01-09
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD 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 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-420mm (15.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Max aperture f/4.0-4.8 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range 2cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dot 614k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - AMOLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 99 percent -
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.40 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 337 grams (0.74 lbs) 250 grams (0.55 lbs)
Physical dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 109 x 62 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 ID 4 x AA SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $130 $599