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Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Samsung WB800F

Portability
91
Imaging
38
Features
42
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR front
 
Samsung WB800F front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Samsung WB800F Key Specs

Fujifilm F500 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 215g - 104 x 63 x 33mm
  • Introduced January 2011
Samsung WB800F
(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
  • 218g - 111 x 65 x 22mm
  • Released January 2013
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Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Samsung WB800F Overview

Here, we will be matching up the Fujifilm F500 EXR and Samsung WB800F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm F500 EXR (16MP) and the WB800F (16MP) is pretty similar but the Fujifilm F500 EXR (1/2") and WB800F (1/2.3") have different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm F500 EXR was unveiled 24 months before the WB800F which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a brief view of how the Fujifilm F500 EXR matches up versus the WB800F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F500 EXR over the Samsung WB800F

 Fujifilm F500 EXR WB800F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB800F over the Fujifilm F500 EXR

 WB800F Fujifilm F500 EXR 
ReleasedJanuary 2013January 2011More modern by 24 months
Focus manually More exact focus
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm F500 EXR and Samsung WB800F

 Fujifilm F500 EXR WB800F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Screen resolution460k460kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Samsung WB800F Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm F500 EXR provides external dimensions of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Samsung WB800F has dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") and a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm F500 EXR vs the WB800F.

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Samsung WB800F size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm F500 EXR and WB800F is 91 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Samsung WB800F top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Samsung WB800F Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reviewing specs. The pic below will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm F500 EXR and WB800F.

All in all, the 2 cameras come with the identical resolution albeit different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm F500 EXR has the bigger sensor which should make obtaining bokeh less difficult. The more aged Fujifilm F500 EXR is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Samsung WB800F sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Samsung WB800F Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Samsung WB800F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm F500 EXR
Portrait photography with Samsung WB800F
30
good MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
lacks RAW format
43
focusing manually
good megapixels (16MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB800F as a Street photography camera
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (215g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
lacks RAW format
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (218g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR Sports photography details
Samsung WB800F Sports photography details
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great zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
low fps (3.0 frames/s)
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
lacks phase detect auto focus
52
amazing zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB800F as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than competition (215 grams)
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
long reach (360mm)
no Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than average in class (218 grams)
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (23mm)
very long reach (483mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB800F as a Landscape photography camera
44
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
lacks RAW format
no Timelapse mode
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focusing manually
relatively wide (23mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm F500 EXR
Vlogging with Samsung WB800F
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relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (215 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
no external microphone port
35
relatively wide (23mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (218g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly display
doesn't have microphone socket
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Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Samsung WB800F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F500 EXR and Samsung WB800F
 Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXRSamsung WB800F
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Samsung
Model type Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR Samsung WB800F
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-01-05 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor EXR -
Sensor type EXRCMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-360mm (15.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 16 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.20 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 215 grams (0.47 lbs) 218 grams (0.48 lbs)
Physical dimensions 104 x 63 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") 111 x 65 x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 ID NP-50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto shutter(Dog, Cat)) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $430 $300