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FujiFilm S4000 vs Samsung WB50F

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
FujiFilm FinePix S4000 front
 
Samsung WB50F front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
36
Overall
38

FujiFilm S4000 vs Samsung WB50F Key Specs

FujiFilm S4000
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 540g - 118 x 81 x 100mm
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Also referred to as FinePix S4050
Samsung WB50F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 207g - 101 x 68 x 27mm
  • Introduced January 2014
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FujiFilm S4000 vs Samsung WB50F Overview

Following is a detailed overview of the FujiFilm S4000 vs Samsung WB50F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Samsung. The resolution of the S4000 (14MP) and the WB50F (16MP) is very similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S4000 was launched 4 years before the WB50F which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm S4000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB50F being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a quick summation of how the S4000 grades versus the WB50F in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S4000 over the Samsung WB50F

 S4000 WB50F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB50F over the FujiFilm S4000

 WB50F S4000 
IntroducedJanuary 2014January 2011More modern by 36 months
Focus manually More precise focusing

Common features in the FujiFilm S4000 and Samsung WB50F

 S4000 WB50F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Display resolution460k460kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

FujiFilm S4000 vs Samsung WB50F Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm S4000 provides external measurements of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") and a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB50F has measurements of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") with a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select during that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the S4000 versus the WB50F.

FujiFilm S4000 vs Samsung WB50F size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S4000 and WB50F is 67 and 92 respectively.

FujiFilm S4000 vs Samsung WB50F top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S4000 vs Samsung WB50F Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizes merely by going over technical specs. The pic below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the S4000 and WB50F.

As you have seen, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Samsung WB50F to offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged S4000 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

FujiFilm S4000 vs Samsung WB50F sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S4000 vs Samsung WB50F Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S4000 vs Samsung WB50F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB50F as a Portrait photography camera
35
decent MP (14MP)
includes face detect focus
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
37
has manual focus
MP count decent (16MP)
no manual mode
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB50F as a Street photography camera
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
more heavy than competitors (540g)
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (207 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm S4000
Sports photography with Samsung WB50F
47
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
includes tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB50F as a Travel photography camera
54
decent MP (14MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors (540g)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
69
lighter than average (207g)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
long zoom (288mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Landscape photography advice
Samsung WB50F Landscape photography advice
41
rather wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
47
has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Vlogging features
Samsung WB50F Vlogging features
24
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focus
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone port
more heavy than competitors (540 grams)
30
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (207g)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic jack
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FujiFilm S4000 vs Samsung WB50F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S4000 and Samsung WB50F
 FujiFilm FinePix S4000Samsung WB50F
General Information
Company FujiFilm Samsung
Model FujiFilm FinePix S4000 Samsung WB50F
Otherwise known as FinePix S4050 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-01-05 2014-01-07
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focus range 2cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs -
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs -
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 540g (1.19 lb) 207g (0.46 lb)
Physical dimensions 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") 101 x 68 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1")
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 life 300 images -
Battery format AA -
Battery model 4 x AA BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD / SDHC MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $279 $180