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Fujifilm S1500 vs Samsung WB50F

Portability
82
Imaging
32
Features
19
Overall
26
Fujifilm FinePix S1500 front
 
Samsung WB50F front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Fujifilm S1500 vs Samsung WB50F Key Specs

Fujifilm S1500
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-396mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 345g - 103 x 73 x 68mm
  • Announced February 2009
Samsung WB50F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 207g - 101 x 68 x 27mm
  • Released January 2014
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Fujifilm S1500 vs Samsung WB50F Overview

Below is a in-depth analysis of the Fujifilm S1500 and Samsung WB50F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Samsung. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm S1500 (10MP) and WB50F (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S1500 was revealed 5 years prior to the WB50F and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm S1500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB50F being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the Fujifilm S1500 grades against the WB50F in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1500 over the Samsung WB50F

 Fujifilm S1500 WB50F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB50F over the Fujifilm S1500

 WB50F Fujifilm S1500 
ReleasedJanuary 2014February 2009More recent by 59 months
Manual focus More precise focus
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S1500 and Samsung WB50F

 Fujifilm S1500 WB50F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Fujifilm S1500 vs Samsung WB50F Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S1500 enjoys external measurements of 103mm x 73mm x 68mm (4.1" x 2.9" x 2.7") with a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB50F has measurements of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") along with a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm S1500 compared to the WB50F.

Fujifilm S1500 vs Samsung WB50F size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S1500 and WB50F is 82 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm S1500 vs Samsung WB50F top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S1500 vs Samsung WB50F Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be difficult to envision the contrast in sensor measurements only by going through specifications. The photograph underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S1500 and WB50F.

Plainly, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Samsung WB50F to provide extra detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos much more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S1500 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm S1500 vs Samsung WB50F sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S1500 vs Samsung WB50F Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S1500 vs Samsung WB50F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S1500 Portrait photography advice
Samsung WB50F Portrait photography advice
19
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
36
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S1500 Street photography features
Samsung WB50F Street photography features
50
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (207g)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S1500 Sports photography information
Samsung WB50F Sports photography information
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S1500 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB50F as a Travel photography camera
50
flash built-in
great zoom (396mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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lighter than others in class (207 grams)
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
very long reach (288mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S1500 Landscape photography information
Samsung WB50F Landscape photography information
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S1500 Vlogging details
Samsung WB50F Vlogging details
22
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not good (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have mic socket
30
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (207g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone jack
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Fujifilm S1500 vs Samsung WB50F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S1500 and Samsung WB50F
 Fujifilm FinePix S1500Samsung WB50F
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Samsung
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S1500 Samsung WB50F
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-02-17 2014-01-07
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD 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 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 33-396mm (12.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focusing range 2cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s -
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s -
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 8.70 m (Auto ISO) -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction -
Hot shoe
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 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 345g (0.76 lbs) 207g (0.46 lbs)
Dimensions 103 x 73 x 68mm (4.1" x 2.9" x 2.7") 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 ID 4 x AA BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage media - MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $200 $180