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Fujifilm S1 vs Samsung WB150F

Portability
60
Imaging
40
Features
67
Overall
50
Fujifilm FinePix S1 front
 
Samsung WB150F front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
42
Overall
39

Fujifilm S1 vs Samsung WB150F Key Specs

Fujifilm S1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 680g - 133 x 91 x 110mm
  • Introduced January 2014
Samsung WB150F
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 188g - 107 x 61 x 23mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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Fujifilm S1 vs Samsung WB150F Overview

In this article, we will be looking at the Fujifilm S1 versus Samsung WB150F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies FujiFilm and Samsung. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S1 (16MP) and the WB150F (14MP) is pretty close and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S1 was manufactured 2 years after the WB150F which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm S1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB150F being a Compact camera.

Before going through a full comparison, below is a quick view of how the Fujifilm S1 scores against the WB150F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1 over the Samsung WB150F

 Fujifilm S1 WB150F 
IntroducedJanuary 2014January 2012More modern by 25 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution920k460kSharper screen (+460k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung WB150F over the Fujifilm S1

 WB150F Fujifilm S1 

Common features in the Fujifilm S1 and Samsung WB150F

 Fujifilm S1 WB150F 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm S1 vs Samsung WB150F Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S1 has external dimensions of 133mm x 91mm x 110mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.3") with a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) while the Samsung WB150F has proportions of 107mm x 61mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use during that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm S1 versus the WB150F.

Fujifilm S1 vs Samsung WB150F size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S1 and WB150F is 60 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm S1 vs Samsung WB150F top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S1 vs Samsung WB150F Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to see the difference in sensor sizes simply by viewing a spec sheet. The image here may provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S1 and WB150F.

Clearly, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Fujifilm S1 to result in extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots far more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm S1 will have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm S1 vs Samsung WB150F sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S1 vs Samsung WB150F Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S1 vs Samsung WB150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S1 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB150F as a Portrait photography camera
56
has manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
small sensor (1/2.3")
42
you can focus manually
good megapixels (14MP)
comes with face detect focus
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm S1
Street photography with Samsung WB150F
58
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
weather proof
small sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than average in class (680g)
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (188 grams)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Sports photography details
Samsung WB150F Sports photography details
57
amazing zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proof
good battery life (350 per charge)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
51
excellent zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm S1
Travel photography with Samsung WB150F
63
good battery life (350 per charge)
weather proof
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
fairly wide (24mm)
long zoom (1200mm)
heavier than average in class (680g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competition (188 grams)
good megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great zoom (432mm)
no Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Landscape photography details
Samsung WB150F Landscape photography details
58
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
delivers RAW files
weather proof
good battery life (350 CIPA)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small sensor (1/2.3")
49
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Vlogging advice
Samsung WB150F Vlogging advice
57
fairly wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have external mic socket
heavier than average in class (680g)
32
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
lighter than competition (188 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic port
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Fujifilm S1 vs Samsung WB150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S1 and Samsung WB150F
 Fujifilm FinePix S1Samsung WB150F
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Samsung
Model Fujifilm FinePix S1 Samsung WB150F
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2014-01-06 2012-01-09
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
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 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 920 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 920 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 16s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 8.00 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 680g (1.50 lb) 188g (0.41 lb)
Dimensions 133 x 91 x 110mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.3") 107 x 61 x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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 life 350 photographs -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-85 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $400 $230