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Fujifilm S8300 vs Samsung WB50F

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Fujifilm FinePix S8300 front
 
Samsung WB50F front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
36
Overall
38

Fujifilm S8300 vs Samsung WB50F Key Specs

Fujifilm S8300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/7000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1008mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Announced January 2013
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
  • Announced January 2014
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Fujifilm S8300 vs Samsung WB50F Overview

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Fujifilm S8300 vs Samsung WB50F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Samsung. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S8300 (16MP) and the WB50F (16MP) is pretty well matched and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8300 was introduced 12 months before the WB50F and they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm S8300 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 quick synopsis of how the Fujifilm S8300 matches up versus the WB50F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8300 over the Samsung WB50F

 Fujifilm S8300 WB50F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB50F over the Fujifilm S8300

 WB50F Fujifilm S8300 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014January 2013Fresher by 12 months

Common features in the Fujifilm S8300 and Samsung WB50F

 Fujifilm S8300 WB50F 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Screen resolution460k460kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Fujifilm S8300 vs Samsung WB50F Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm S8300 has got external dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") accompanied by a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) and the Samsung WB50F has specifications 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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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select during that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm S8300 against the WB50F.

Fujifilm S8300 vs Samsung WB50F size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S8300 and WB50F is 61 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm S8300 vs Samsung WB50F top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8300 vs Samsung WB50F Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to see the contrast between sensor sizing only by looking at technical specs. The photograph below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S8300 and WB50F.

As you can tell, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same megapixels and you can expect similar quality of images but you should consider the age of the products into consideration. The older Fujifilm S8300 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm S8300 vs Samsung WB50F sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8300 vs Samsung WB50F Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8300 vs Samsung WB50F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm S8300
Portrait photography with Samsung WB50F
40
focusing manually
MP count good (16MP)
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
37
has manual focus
decent MP (16MP)
no manual mode
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB50F as a Street photography camera
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
more heavy than others in class (670 grams)
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (207g)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 Sports photography highlights
Samsung WB50F Sports photography highlights
53
long zoom range (24-1008mm 42.0 x zoom)
high shutter speed (1/7,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm S8300
Travel photography with Samsung WB50F
52
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
great reach (1008mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than others in class (670g)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
69
lighter than competitors in class (207 grams)
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
long zoom (288mm)
no Timelapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB50F as a Landscape photography camera
47
focusing manually
quite wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
47
has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 Vlogging details
Samsung WB50F Vlogging details
24
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone port
more heavy than others in class (670 grams)
30
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (207 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone jack
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Fujifilm S8300 vs Samsung WB50F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8300 and Samsung WB50F
 Fujifilm FinePix S8300Samsung WB50F
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Samsung
Model Fujifilm FinePix S8300 Samsung WB50F
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-01-07 2014-01-07
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1008mm (42.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focus range 0cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 200k dot -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds -
Highest shutter speed 1/7000 seconds -
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 320 x 120 (480 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 670g (1.48 lb) 207g (0.46 lb)
Dimensions 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") 101 x 68 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1")
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
Battery model 4 x AA BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $200 $180