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Fujifilm S4800 vs Samsung WB850F

Portability
66
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38
Fujifilm FinePix S4800 front
 
Samsung WB850F front
Portability
91
Imaging
38
Features
51
Overall
43

Fujifilm S4800 vs Samsung WB850F Key Specs

Fujifilm S4800
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 518g - 122 x 93 x 100mm
  • Launched January 2013
Samsung WB850F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 250g - 109 x 62 x 25mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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Fujifilm S4800 vs Samsung WB850F Overview

Below is a thorough analysis of the Fujifilm S4800 versus Samsung WB850F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Samsung. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S4800 (16MP) and the WB850F (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S4800 was announced 13 months later than the WB850F making them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm S4800 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB850F being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the Fujifilm S4800 scores against the WB850F for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4800 over the Samsung WB850F

 Fujifilm S4800 WB850F 
IntroducedJanuary 2013January 2012More recent by 13 months

Reasons to pick Samsung WB850F over the Fujifilm S4800

 WB850F Fujifilm S4800 
Focus manually More precise focus
Display resolution614k230kClearer display (+384k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S4800 and Samsung WB850F

 Fujifilm S4800 WB850F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Fujifilm S4800 vs Samsung WB850F Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to lug around your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm S4800 enjoys exterior measurements of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") accompanied by a weight of 518 grams (1.14 lbs) and the Samsung WB850F has specifications of 109mm x 62mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") and a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm S4800 vs the WB850F.

Fujifilm S4800 vs Samsung WB850F size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S4800 and WB850F is 66 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm S4800 vs Samsung WB850F top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S4800 vs Samsung WB850F Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to see the contrast in sensor measurements simply by checking out technical specs. The graphic below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S4800 and WB850F.

As you have seen, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact MP so you can expect comparable quality of photographs but you need to take the age of the cameras into account. The younger Fujifilm S4800 is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.

Fujifilm S4800 vs Samsung WB850F sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S4800 vs Samsung WB850F Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S4800 vs Samsung WB850F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S4800 Portrait photography features
Samsung WB850F Portrait photography features
36
MP count good (16MP)
features face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
42
focusing manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S4800 Street photography info
Samsung WB850F Street photography info
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than competition (518g)
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (250g)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S4800 Sports photography factors
Samsung WB850F Sports photography factors
48
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
52
excellent zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S4800 Travel photography info
Samsung WB850F Travel photography info
54
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (518g)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
69
lighter than others in class (250g)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (23mm)
long zoom (483mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S4800 Landscape photography advice
Samsung WB850F Landscape photography advice
42
relatively wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
49
focusing manually
decently wide (23mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S4800 Vlogging advice
Samsung WB850F Vlogging advice
24
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focusing
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone port
more heavy than competition (518 grams)
34
decently wide (23mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (250 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly display
does not have external mic port
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Fujifilm S4800 vs Samsung WB850F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S4800 and Samsung WB850F
 Fujifilm FinePix S4800Samsung WB850F
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Samsung
Model Fujifilm FinePix S4800 Samsung WB850F
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-01-30 2012-01-09
Body design 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range 2cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dot 614k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor AMOLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m) 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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) 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 518 grams (1.14 lb) 250 grams (0.55 lb)
Physical dimensions 122 x 93 x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") 109 x 62 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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
Battery model 4 x AA SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $229 $599