Fujifilm S1 vs Samsung WB800F

Lets look a little more in depth at the Fujifilm S1 and Samsung WB800F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S1 (16MP) and the WB800F (16MP) is very comparable and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S1 was manufactured 13 months later than the WB800F making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm S1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB800F being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief view of how the Fujifilm S1 matches up versus the WB800F for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix S1 and Samsung WB800F. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm S1 Gallery and Samsung WB800F Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S1 features physical dimensions of 133mm x 91mm x 110mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.3") and a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) and the Samsung WB800F has sizing of 111mm x 65mm x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm S1 versus the WB800F.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S1 and WB800F is 60 and 92 respectively.

In many cases, its difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing just by seeing a spec sheet. The visual below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S1 and WB800F.

As you can see, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of pictures however you should always consider the production date of the cameras into account. The more modern Fujifilm S1 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.