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FujiFilm S4000 vs Samsung WB850F

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
FujiFilm FinePix S4000 front
 
Samsung WB850F front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43

FujiFilm S4000 vs Samsung WB850F Key Specs

FujiFilm S4000
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 540g - 118 x 81 x 100mm
  • Launched January 2011
  • Alternate Name is FinePix S4050
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
  • Announced January 2012
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FujiFilm S4000 vs Samsung WB850F Overview

Below, we will be evaluating the FujiFilm S4000 vs Samsung WB850F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies FujiFilm and Samsung. The resolution of the S4000 (14MP) and the WB850F (16MP) is relatively comparable and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S4000 was manufactured 12 months before the WB850F so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the FujiFilm S4000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB850F being a Compact camera.

Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the S4000 scores against the WB850F in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S4000 over the Samsung WB850F

 S4000 WB850F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB850F over the FujiFilm S4000

 WB850F S4000 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012January 2011More modern by 12 months
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Screen resolution614k460kClearer screen (+154k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S4000 and Samsung WB850F

 S4000 WB850F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm S4000 vs Samsung WB850F Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm S4000 has got exterior measurements of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") accompanied by a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB850F has proportions of 109mm x 62mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") along with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at the time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the S4000 versus the WB850F.

FujiFilm S4000 vs Samsung WB850F size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S4000 and WB850F is 67 and 91 respectively.

FujiFilm S4000 vs Samsung WB850F top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S4000 vs Samsung WB850F Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes just by checking out a spec sheet. The picture here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the S4000 and WB850F.

As you can see, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should count on the Samsung WB850F to produce greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged S4000 will be behind in sensor tech.

FujiFilm S4000 vs Samsung WB850F sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S4000 vs Samsung WB850F Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S4000 vs Samsung WB850F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Portrait photography information
Samsung WB850F Portrait photography information
35
MP count good (14 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
43
has manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB850F as a Street photography camera
43
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
heavier than average in class (540g)
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (250g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Sports photography features
Samsung WB850F Sports photography features
47
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
52
great zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm S4000
Travel photography with Samsung WB850F
54
MP count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than average in class (540g)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
69
lighter than competition (250 grams)
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (23mm)
long reach (483mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB850F as a Landscape photography camera
41
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
49
has manual focus
relatively wide (23mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Vlogging factors
Samsung WB850F Vlogging factors
24
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focusing
slow max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic jack
heavier than average in class (540 grams)
34
relatively wide (23mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (250g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone jack
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FujiFilm S4000 vs Samsung WB850F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S4000 and Samsung WB850F
 FujiFilm FinePix S4000Samsung WB850F
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Samsung
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S4000 Samsung WB850F
Alternative name FinePix S4050 -
Category 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 measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range 2cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 614 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - AMOLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance 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)
Maximum 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
Environment 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 photographs -
Type 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 feature
Type of storage SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $279 $599