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Fujifilm S1 vs Samsung WB35F

Portability
60
Imaging
40
Features
67
Overall
50
Fujifilm FinePix S1 front
 
Samsung WB35F front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Fujifilm S1 vs Samsung WB35F Key Specs

Fujifilm S1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 680g - 133 x 91 x 110mm
  • Released January 2014
Samsung WB35F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 194g - 101 x 61 x 28mm
  • Revealed January 2014
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Fujifilm S1 vs Samsung WB35F Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Fujifilm S1 versus Samsung WB35F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Samsung. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S1 (16MP) and the WB35F (16MP) is pretty well matched and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S1 was manufactured very close to the WB35F which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm S1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB35F being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise overview of how the Fujifilm S1 matches up versus the WB35F when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1 over the Samsung WB35F

 Fujifilm S1 WB35F 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung WB35F over the Fujifilm S1

 WB35F Fujifilm S1 

Common features in the Fujifilm S1 and Samsung WB35F

 Fujifilm S1 WB35F 
RevealedJanuary 2014January 2014Similar age
Manually focus More precise focusing
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Fujifilm S1 vs Samsung WB35F Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S1 enjoys outside measurements of 133mm x 91mm x 110mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.3") accompanied by a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) while the Samsung WB35F has sizing of 101mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at the time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm S1 versus the WB35F.

Fujifilm S1 vs Samsung WB35F size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S1 and WB35F is 60 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm S1 vs Samsung WB35F top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S1 vs Samsung WB35F Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is hard to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reading through specifications. The image below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S1 and WB35F.

To sum up, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of photographs however you might want to factor the age of the products into consideration.

Fujifilm S1 vs Samsung WB35F sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S1 vs Samsung WB35F Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S1 vs Samsung WB35F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Portrait photography information
Samsung WB35F Portrait photography information
56
focusing manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
37
focusing manually
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Street photography advice
Samsung WB35F Street photography advice
58
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition in class (680 grams)
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (194g)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm S1
Sports photography with Samsung WB35F
57
amazing zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proofing
better than average battery life (350 shots)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S1 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB35F as a Travel photography camera
63
better than average battery life (350 per charge)
environment proofing
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
fairly wide (24mm)
long reach (1200mm)
more heavy than competition in class (680 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
70
lighter than average (194g)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
very long zoom (288mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Landscape photography info
Samsung WB35F Landscape photography info
58
focusing manually
fairly wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
better than average battery life (350 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
43
focusing manually
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S1 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB35F as a Vlogging camera
57
fairly wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have external microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (680g)
31
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (194g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic socket
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Fujifilm S1 vs Samsung WB35F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S1 and Samsung WB35F
 Fujifilm FinePix S1Samsung WB35F
General Information
Make FujiFilm Samsung
Model Fujifilm FinePix S1 Samsung WB35F
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2014-01-06 2014-01-07
Physical type 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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 920 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 920 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 8.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow sync -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 680 grams (1.50 lb) 194 grams (0.43 lb)
Dimensions 133 x 91 x 110mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.3") 101 x 61 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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 photos -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-85 BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Storage type SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Card slots One One
Cost at release $400 $130