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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Samsung WB850F

Portability
75
Imaging
37
Features
34
Overall
35
FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD front
 
Samsung WB850F front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Samsung WB850F Key Specs

FujiFilm S2800HD
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 437g - 110 x 74 x 82mm
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Also referred to as FinePix S2900HD
Samsung WB850F
(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
  • 250g - 109 x 62 x 25mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Samsung WB850F Overview

Here, we are reviewing the FujiFilm S2800HD vs Samsung WB850F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Samsung. The image resolution of the S2800HD (14MP) and the WB850F (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S2800HD was announced 23 months earlier than the WB850F making them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm S2800HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB850F being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the S2800HD scores against the WB850F in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2800HD over the Samsung WB850F

 S2800HD WB850F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB850F over the FujiFilm S2800HD

 WB850F S2800HD 
IntroducedJanuary 2012February 2010Newer by 23 months
Manually focus More accurate focus
Display resolution614k230kClearer display (+384k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S2800HD and Samsung WB850F

 S2800HD WB850F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Samsung WB850F Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm S2800HD provides physical measurements of 110mm x 74mm x 82mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") along with a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB850F has measurements of 109mm x 62mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the S2800HD vs the WB850F.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Samsung WB850F size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the S2800HD and WB850F is 75 and 91 respectively.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Samsung WB850F top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Samsung WB850F Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reading a spec sheet. The picture below might give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the S2800HD and WB850F.

As you can see, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Samsung WB850F to deliver extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged S2800HD is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Samsung WB850F sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Samsung WB850F Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Samsung WB850F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Portrait photography information
Samsung WB850F Portrait photography information
30
megapixel count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
43
has manual focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focusing
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm S2800HD
Street photography with Samsung WB850F
48
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (250g)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Sports photography advice
Samsung WB850F Sports photography advice
43
amazing zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
52
amazing zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Travel photography features
Samsung WB850F Travel photography features
60
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
very long reach (504mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
69
lighter than competitors (250g)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (23mm)
great zoom (483mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB850F as a Landscape photography camera
42
really wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
49
has manual focus
rather wide (23mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Vlogging info
Samsung WB850F Vlogging info
25
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic support
34
rather wide (23mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (250 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external microphone jack
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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Samsung WB850F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2800HD and Samsung WB850F
 FujiFilm FinePix S2800HDSamsung WB850F
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Samsung
Model FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD Samsung WB850F
Also Known as FinePix S2900HD -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-504mm (18.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 2cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 614 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - AMOLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 99% -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.40 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 437 grams (0.96 pounds) 250 grams (0.55 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 74 x 82mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 109 x 62 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0")
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 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $260 $599