FujiFilm S3200 vs Samsung WB850F
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FujiFilm S3200 vs Samsung WB850F Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

FujiFilm S3200 vs Samsung WB850F Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix S3200 and Samsung WB850F. The whole galleries are viewable at FujiFilm S3200 Gallery and Samsung WB850F Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm S3200 over the Samsung WB850F
S3200 | WB850F |
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Reasons to pick Samsung WB850F over the FujiFilm S3200
WB850F | S3200 | |||
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Revealed | January 2012 | ![]() | January 2011 | More recent by 12 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | More accurate focus | ||
Screen resolution | 614k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+384k dot) |
Common features in the FujiFilm S3200 and Samsung WB850F
S3200 | WB850F | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
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FujiFilm S3200 vs Samsung WB850F Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix S3200 | Samsung WB850F | |
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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 |