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Fujifilm A100 vs Samsung WB850F

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix A100 front
 
Samsung WB850F front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43

Fujifilm A100 vs Samsung WB850F Key Specs

Fujifilm A100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 124g - 92 x 61 x 22mm
  • Revealed February 2009
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 A100 vs Samsung WB850F Overview

In this article, we will be reviewing the Fujifilm A100 vs Samsung WB850F, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands FujiFilm and Samsung. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm A100 (10MP) and WB850F (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm A100 was launched 3 years prior to the WB850F and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the Fujifilm A100 matches up against the WB850F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm A100 over the Samsung WB850F

 Fujifilm A100 WB850F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB850F over the Fujifilm A100

 WB850F Fujifilm A100 
RevealedJanuary 2012February 2009Fresher by 35 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution614k230kClearer screen (+384k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm A100 and Samsung WB850F

 Fujifilm A100 WB850F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm A100 vs Samsung WB850F Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm A100 has got outside dimensions of 92mm x 61mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 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).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm A100 versus the WB850F.

Fujifilm A100 vs Samsung WB850F size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm A100 and WB850F is 95 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm A100 vs Samsung WB850F top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm A100 vs Samsung WB850F Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizing simply by looking through specs. The graphic below should give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm A100 and WB850F.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can count on the Samsung WB850F to provide you with greater detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively. The older Fujifilm A100 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm A100 vs Samsung WB850F sensor size comparison

Fujifilm A100 vs Samsung WB850F Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm A100 vs Samsung WB850F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm A100
Portrait photography with Samsung WB850F
19
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
43
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm A100 as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB850F as a Street photography camera
54
lighter than competition (124g)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (250g)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm A100
Sports photography with Samsung WB850F
16
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
52
excellent zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm A100
Travel photography with Samsung WB850F
56
lighter than competition (124g)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse function
low resolution (10 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
69
lighter than average in class (250g)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (23mm)
very long zoom (483mm)
missing Time Lapse function
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm A100 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB850F as a Landscape photography camera
22
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
49
you can focus manually
pretty wide (23mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm A100
Vlogging with Samsung WB850F
25
lighter than competition (124g)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
missing mic socket
34
pretty wide (23mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (250 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
missing external mic support
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Fujifilm A100 vs Samsung WB850F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm A100 and Samsung WB850F
 Fujifilm FinePix A100Samsung WB850F
General Information
Company FujiFilm Samsung
Model Fujifilm FinePix A100 Samsung WB850F
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-02-04 2012-01-09
Physical type Compact 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 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-107mm (3.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 614 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - AMOLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.90 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash 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
Video resolutions 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 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 124 gr (0.27 lbs) 250 gr (0.55 lbs)
Dimensions 92 x 61 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") 109 x 62 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $0 $599