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Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Samsung WB800F

Portability
56
Imaging
42
Features
39
Overall
40
Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro front
 
Samsung WB800F front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43

Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Samsung WB800F Key Specs

Fujifilm S2 Pro
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 850g - 142 x 131 x 80mm
  • Revealed August 2002
  • Replaced the Fujifilm S1 Pro
  • Updated by Fujifilm S3 Pro
Samsung WB800F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 218g - 111 x 65 x 22mm
  • Released January 2013
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Samsung WB800F Overview

Below, we will be looking at the Fujifilm S2 Pro and Samsung WB800F, former is a Pro DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands FujiFilm and Samsung. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm S2 Pro (6MP) and WB800F (16MP) and the Fujifilm S2 Pro (APS-C) and WB800F (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm S2 Pro was manufactured 11 years before the WB800F which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm S2 Pro being a Large SLR camera and the Samsung WB800F being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief summation of how the Fujifilm S2 Pro scores against the WB800F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S2 Pro over the Samsung WB800F

 Fujifilm S2 Pro WB800F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB800F over the Fujifilm S2 Pro

 WB800F Fujifilm S2 Pro 
ReleasedJanuary 2013August 2002Newer by 127 months
Screen dimension3"1.8"Bigger screen (+1.2")
Screen resolution460k117kSharper screen (+343k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm S2 Pro and Samsung WB800F

 Fujifilm S2 Pro WB800F 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Samsung WB800F Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm S2 Pro enjoys outer measurements of 142mm x 131mm x 80mm (5.6" x 5.2" x 3.1") having a weight of 850 grams (1.87 lbs) and the Samsung WB800F has specifications 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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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm S2 Pro versus the WB800F.

Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Samsung WB800F size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S2 Pro and WB800F is 56 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Samsung WB800F top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Samsung WB800F Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very tough to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions simply by viewing a spec sheet. The picture here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S2 Pro and WB800F.

Clearly, both cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm S2 Pro due to its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Samsung WB800F will provide you with more detail due to its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S2 Pro will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Samsung WB800F sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Samsung WB800F Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Samsung WB800F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S2 Pro Portrait photography information
Samsung WB800F Portrait photography information
49
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
does not have liveview
low megapixels (6MP)
43
has manual focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
has face detection focus
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S2 Pro Street photography factors
Samsung WB800F Street photography factors
57
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
weather proofing
lighter than competitors (850 grams)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (218g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S2 Pro Sports photography highlights
Samsung WB800F Sports photography highlights
42
good sensor size (APS-C)
weather proofing
sensor has phase detect auto focus
does not have liveview
max frames per second low (2.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
low megapixels (6 megapixels)
52
amazing zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm S2 Pro
Travel photography with Samsung WB800F
50
lighter than competitors (850 grams)
weather proofing
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse recording
low megapixels (6MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
69
lighter than competition in class (218g)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (23mm)
long zoom (483mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm S2 Pro
Landscape photography with Samsung WB800F
47
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
weather proofing
screen is somewhat small (1.8 inch)
does not have liveview
no image stabilization
low megapixels (6 megapixels)
lack of Timelapse recording
49
has manual focus
reasonably wide (23mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S2 Pro Vlogging info
Samsung WB800F Vlogging info
9
no video shooting
35
reasonably wide (23mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (218 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
missing external mic jack
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Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Samsung WB800F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S2 Pro and Samsung WB800F
 Fujifilm FinePix S2 ProSamsung WB800F
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Samsung
Model Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro Samsung WB800F
Class Pro DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2002-08-02 2013-01-07
Body design Large SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23 x 15.5mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 356.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 6 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 -
Maximum resolution 4256 x 2848 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to 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 Nikon F fixed lens
Lens focal range - 23-483mm (21.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.8-5.9
Number of lenses 309 -
Crop factor 1.6 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 1.8" 3"
Screen resolution 117 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 92% -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 16 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 15.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction, Slow Sync -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/125 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Maximum video resolution None 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 850g (1.87 pounds) 218g (0.48 pounds)
Dimensions 142 x 131 x 80mm (5.6" x 5.2" x 3.1") 111 x 65 x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 2 or 100 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SmartMedia, Compact Flash Type I or II SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $2,000 $300