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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Samsung WB50F

Portability
75
Imaging
32
Features
26
Overall
29
Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd front
 
Samsung WB50F front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
36
Overall
38

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Samsung WB50F Key Specs

Fujifilm S8100fd
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-486mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 405g - 111 x 78 x 79mm
  • Announced January 2009
Samsung WB50F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 207g - 101 x 68 x 27mm
  • Launched January 2014
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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Samsung WB50F Overview

Lets look more closely at the Fujifilm S8100fd vs Samsung WB50F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Samsung. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm S8100fd (10MP) and WB50F (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8100fd was launched 6 years earlier than the WB50F which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short introduction of how the Fujifilm S8100fd matches up versus the WB50F in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8100fd over the Samsung WB50F

 Fujifilm S8100fd WB50F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB50F over the Fujifilm S8100fd

 WB50F Fujifilm S8100fd 
LaunchedJanuary 2014January 2009More modern by 60 months
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S8100fd and Samsung WB50F

 Fujifilm S8100fd WB50F 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Samsung WB50F Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S8100fd comes with exterior dimensions of 111mm x 78mm x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") along with a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) and the Samsung WB50F has sizing of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") with a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm S8100fd compared to the WB50F.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Samsung WB50F size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S8100fd and WB50F is 75 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Samsung WB50F top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Samsung WB50F Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes purely by looking at specs. The pic below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S8100fd and WB50F.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Samsung WB50F to give you extra detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S8100fd is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Samsung WB50F sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Samsung WB50F Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Samsung WB50F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Portrait photography details
Samsung WB50F Portrait photography details
27
you can focus manually
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
37
you can focus manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Street photography factors
Samsung WB50F Street photography factors
47
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (207g)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Sports photography factors
Samsung WB50F Sports photography factors
32
incredible zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm S8100fd
Travel photography with Samsung WB50F
53
flash built-in
reasonably wide (27mm)
long reach (486mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competitors in class (207g)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
very long reach (288mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Landscape photography details
Samsung WB50F Landscape photography details
35
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
47
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Vlogging features
Samsung WB50F Vlogging features
24
reasonably wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external mic support
30
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (207g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Samsung WB50F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8100fd and Samsung WB50F
 Fujifilm FinePix S8100fdSamsung WB50F
General Information
Company FujiFilm Samsung
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd Samsung WB50F
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-01-15 2014-01-07
Physical type Compact 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
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 files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-486mm (18.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s -
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s -
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 8.80 m (Auto ISO (800)) -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 30 fps, 320 x 240 30 fps 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
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 405g (0.89 lbs) 207g (0.46 lbs)
Dimensions 111 x 78 x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") 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 recording
Type of storage xD Picturecard/SD/SDHC/MMC MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $300 $180