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Fujifilm S1 vs Samsung WB50F

Portability
60
Imaging
40
Features
67
Overall
50
Fujifilm FinePix S1 front
 
Samsung WB50F front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
36
Overall
38

Fujifilm S1 vs Samsung WB50F 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
  • Launched January 2014
Samsung WB50F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 207g - 101 x 68 x 27mm
  • Announced January 2014
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Fujifilm S1 vs Samsung WB50F Overview

Below is a extended assessment of the Fujifilm S1 vs Samsung WB50F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Samsung. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S1 (16MP) and the WB50F (16MP) is relatively similar and they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S1 was released within a month of the WB50F which means that they are both of a similar age. The two cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm S1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB50F being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a concise overview of how the Fujifilm S1 scores against the WB50F in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1 over the Samsung WB50F

 Fujifilm S1 WB50F 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution920k460kCrisper screen (+460k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung WB50F over the Fujifilm S1

 WB50F Fujifilm S1 

Common features in the Fujifilm S1 and Samsung WB50F

 Fujifilm S1 WB50F 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014January 2014Similar age
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Fujifilm S1 vs Samsung WB50F Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S1 has got external measurements of 133mm x 91mm x 110mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.3") with a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB50F has sizing of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") along with a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm S1 vs Samsung WB50F in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm S1 vs the WB50F.

Fujifilm S1 vs Samsung WB50F size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S1 and WB50F is 60 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm S1 vs Samsung WB50F top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S1 vs Samsung WB50F Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to envision the contrast between sensor measurements purely by going over technical specs. The graphic below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S1 and WB50F.

As you have seen, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical MP therefore you can expect similar quality of photographs though you need to consider the launch date of the products into consideration.

Fujifilm S1 vs Samsung WB50F sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S1 vs Samsung WB50F Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S1 vs Samsung WB50F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Portrait photography info
Samsung WB50F Portrait photography info
56
focusing manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
small sensor (1/2.3")
37
focusing manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Street photography advice
Samsung WB50F Street photography advice
58
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
weather sealing
small sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than competitors (680g)
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (207g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm S1
Sports photography with Samsung WB50F
57
great zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
weather sealing
good battery life (350 per charge)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
40
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Travel photography info
Samsung WB50F Travel photography info
63
good battery life (350 per charge)
weather sealing
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
relatively wide (24mm)
long reach (1200mm)
heavier than competitors (680 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than others (207 grams)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
very long reach (288mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Landscape photography details
Samsung WB50F Landscape photography details
58
focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
delivers RAW formats
weather sealing
good battery life (350 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
small sensor (1/2.3")
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focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S1 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB50F as a Vlogging camera
57
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have external mic socket
heavier than competitors (680g)
30
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (207g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone port
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Fujifilm S1 vs Samsung WB50F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S1 and Samsung WB50F
 Fujifilm FinePix S1Samsung WB50F
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Samsung
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S1 Samsung WB50F
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2014-01-06 2014-01-07
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
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 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 920k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 920k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s -
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s -
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 8.00 m -
Flash options Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow sync -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 680 grams (1.50 lbs) 207 grams (0.46 lbs)
Dimensions 133 x 91 x 110mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.3") 101 x 68 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1")
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 life 350 photographs -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-85 BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Storage media SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $400 $180