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FujiFilm S3200 vs Samsung WB850F

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
FujiFilm FinePix S3200 front
 
Samsung WB850F front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43

FujiFilm S3200 vs Samsung WB850F Key Specs

FujiFilm S3200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-576mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 540g - 118 x 81 x 100mm
  • Launched January 2011
  • Also Known as FinePix S3250
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
  • Revealed January 2012
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FujiFilm S3200 vs Samsung WB850F Overview

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the FujiFilm S3200 and Samsung WB850F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Samsung. The image resolution of the S3200 (14MP) and the WB850F (16MP) is pretty similar and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S3200 was introduced 12 months earlier than the WB850F so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm S3200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB850F being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summary of how the S3200 scores vs the WB850F when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S3200 over the Samsung WB850F

 S3200 WB850F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB850F over the FujiFilm S3200

 WB850F S3200 
RevealedJanuary 2012January 2011More recent by 12 months
Manual focus More accurate focus
Screen resolution614k230kSharper screen (+384k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S3200 and Samsung WB850F

 S3200 WB850F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm S3200 vs Samsung WB850F Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm S3200 comes with outside dimensions of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") along with a weight of 540 grams (1.19 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).

Take a look at the FujiFilm S3200 and Samsung WB850F in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the S3200 vs the WB850F.

FujiFilm S3200 vs Samsung WB850F size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S3200 and WB850F is 67 and 91 respectively.

FujiFilm S3200 vs Samsung WB850F top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S3200 vs Samsung WB850F Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to picture the gap between sensor measurements merely by going over a spec sheet. The photograph below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the S3200 and WB850F.

As you can see, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Samsung WB850F to offer greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The older S3200 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

FujiFilm S3200 vs Samsung WB850F sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S3200 vs Samsung WB850F Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S3200 vs Samsung WB850F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 Portrait photography features
Samsung WB850F Portrait photography features
35
decent MP (14 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
43
manual focus
MP count decent (16MP)
provides face detect focusing
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB850F as a Street photography camera
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
more heavy than competition (540 grams)
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (250g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 Sports photography information
Samsung WB850F Sports photography information
47
incredible zoom range (24-576mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
52
amazing zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
provides tracking focus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 Travel photography information
Samsung WB850F Travel photography information
54
decent MP (14MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
long reach (576mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (540 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
69
lighter than average in class (250g)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (23mm)
great reach (483mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung WB850F Landscape photography highlights
41
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
49
manual focus
pretty wide (23mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 Vlogging details
Samsung WB850F Vlogging details
24
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone socket
more heavy than competition (540g)
34
pretty wide (23mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (250 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
does not have mic jack
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FujiFilm S3200 vs Samsung WB850F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S3200 and Samsung WB850F
 FujiFilm FinePix S3200Samsung WB850F
General Information
Make FujiFilm Samsung
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S3200 Samsung WB850F
Also called as FinePix S3250 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-01-05 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 dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-576mm (24.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range 2cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 614 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - AMOLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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 540 gr (1.19 lbs) 250 gr (0.55 lbs)
Dimensions 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") 109 x 62 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 life 300 photos -
Style of battery AA -
Battery ID 4 x AA SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $190 $599