FujiFilm S1800 vs Samsung WB850F

In this write-up, we will be contrasting the FujiFilm S1800 vs Samsung WB850F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the S1800 (12MP) and WB850F (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S1800 was introduced 23 months before the WB850F which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm S1800 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB850F being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the S1800 scores versus the WB850F when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for FujiFilm FinePix S1800 and Samsung WB850F. The whole galleries are provided at FujiFilm S1800 Gallery and Samsung WB850F Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera often, you should consider its weight and size. The FujiFilm S1800 enjoys outside measurements of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") along with a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB850F has specifications of 109mm x 62mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") and a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Check out the FujiFilm S1800 vs Samsung WB850F in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at the time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the S1800 and the WB850F.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S1800 and WB850F is 78 and 91 respectively.

Normally, it is very hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizing only by checking specs. The photograph underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the S1800 and WB850F.

All in all, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should count on the Samsung WB850F to give greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The older S1800 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.