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Fujifilm S1500 vs Samsung WB350F

Portability
82
Imaging
33
Features
19
Overall
27
Fujifilm FinePix S1500 front
 
Samsung WB350F front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42

Fujifilm S1500 vs Samsung WB350F Key Specs

Fujifilm S1500
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-396mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 345g - 103 x 73 x 68mm
  • Released February 2009
Samsung WB350F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 276g - 114 x 65 x 25mm
  • Introduced January 2014
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Fujifilm S1500 vs Samsung WB350F Overview

Here is a extended comparison of the Fujifilm S1500 vs Samsung WB350F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Samsung. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm S1500 (10MP) and WB350F (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S1500 was released 5 years earlier than the WB350F and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm S1500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB350F being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summary of how the Fujifilm S1500 matches up versus the WB350F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1500 over the Samsung WB350F

 Fujifilm S1500 WB350F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB350F over the Fujifilm S1500

 WB350F Fujifilm S1500 
IntroducedJanuary 2014February 2009Fresher by 59 months
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm S1500 and Samsung WB350F

 Fujifilm S1500 WB350F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Fujifilm S1500 vs Samsung WB350F Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S1500 offers exterior dimensions of 103mm x 73mm x 68mm (4.1" x 2.9" x 2.7") along with a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs) while the Samsung WB350F has proportions of 114mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm S1500 vs Samsung WB350F in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm S1500 compared to the WB350F.

Fujifilm S1500 vs Samsung WB350F size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S1500 and WB350F is 82 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm S1500 vs Samsung WB350F top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S1500 vs Samsung WB350F Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading a spec sheet. The visual underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S1500 and WB350F.

As you can see, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Samsung WB350F to offer you more detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S1500 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm S1500 vs Samsung WB350F sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S1500 vs Samsung WB350F Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S1500 vs Samsung WB350F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S1500 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB350F as a Portrait photography camera
19
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
40
manual focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S1500 as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB350F as a Street photography camera
51
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (276 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S1500 Sports photography info
Samsung WB350F Sports photography info
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
50
great zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S1500 Travel photography advice
Samsung WB350F Travel photography advice
50
has built in flash
very long zoom (396mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competition in class (276g)
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (23mm)
long reach (483mm)
missing Time Lapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S1500 Landscape photography information
Samsung WB350F Landscape photography information
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
50
manual focus
reasonably wide (23mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S1500 Vlogging information
Samsung WB350F Vlogging information
23
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not good (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have microphone socket
34
reasonably wide (23mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (276g)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
missing mic socket
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Fujifilm S1500 vs Samsung WB350F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S1500 and Samsung WB350F
 Fujifilm FinePix S1500Samsung WB350F
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Samsung
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S1500 Samsung WB350F
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-02-17 2014-01-07
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 33-396mm (12.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range 2cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 16s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 8.70 m (Auto ISO) -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Mic 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 345 grams (0.76 pounds) 276 grams (0.61 pounds)
Dimensions 103 x 73 x 68mm (4.1" x 2.9" x 2.7") 114 x 65 x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 4 x AA SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage - MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Card slots 1 1
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