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Fujifilm S4200 vs Samsung WB50F

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Fujifilm FinePix S4200 front
 
Samsung WB50F front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
36
Overall
38

Fujifilm S4200 vs Samsung WB50F Key Specs

Fujifilm S4200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-576mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 543g - 118 x 81 x 100mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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
  • Revealed January 2014
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Fujifilm S4200 vs Samsung WB50F Overview

Here is a in depth review of the Fujifilm S4200 and Samsung WB50F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S4200 (14MP) and the WB50F (16MP) is fairly similar and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S4200 was revealed 24 months earlier than the WB50F making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm S4200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB50F being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the Fujifilm S4200 scores against the WB50F for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4200 over the Samsung WB50F

 Fujifilm S4200 WB50F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB50F over the Fujifilm S4200

 WB50F Fujifilm S4200 
RevealedJanuary 2014January 2012Fresher by 24 months
Focus manually Very exact focus
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S4200 and Samsung WB50F

 Fujifilm S4200 WB50F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Fujifilm S4200 vs Samsung WB50F Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera often, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S4200 provides outside measurements of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") and a weight of 543 grams (1.20 lbs) and the Samsung WB50F has dimensions of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") and a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm S4200 versus the WB50F.

Fujifilm S4200 vs Samsung WB50F size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S4200 and WB50F is 67 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm S4200 vs Samsung WB50F top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S4200 vs Samsung WB50F Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizing just by reviewing specs. The visual here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S4200 and WB50F.

All in all, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Samsung WB50F to offer more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images much more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S4200 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Fujifilm S4200 vs Samsung WB50F sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S4200 vs Samsung WB50F Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S4200 vs Samsung WB50F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S4200 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB50F as a Portrait photography camera
35
good resolution (14MP)
supports face detection focus
manual focus not available
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
37
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S4200 Street photography advice
Samsung WB50F Street photography advice
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
more heavy than competition (543 grams)
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (207g)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S4200 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB50F as a Sports photography camera
47
incredible zoom range (24-576mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S4200 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB50F as a Travel photography camera
54
good resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
great reach (576mm)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (543 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
69
lighter than competitors (207g)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very long reach (288mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S4200 Landscape photography information
Samsung WB50F Landscape photography information
41
quite wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
47
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S4200 Vlogging information
Samsung WB50F Vlogging information
24
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focus
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone support
more heavy than competition (543g)
30
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (207 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone socket
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Fujifilm S4200 vs Samsung WB50F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S4200 and Samsung WB50F
 Fujifilm FinePix S4200Samsung WB50F
General Information
Make FujiFilm Samsung
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S4200 Samsung WB50F
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-01-05 2014-01-07
Physical type 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 14MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-576mm (24.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focusing distance 2cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds -
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds -
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m) -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264, Motion JPEG -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 543 gr (1.20 lbs) 207 gr (0.46 lbs)
Dimensions 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") 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 300 pictures -
Form of battery AA -
Battery ID 4 x AA BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $200 $180