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Fujifilm S8300 vs Samsung WB850F

Portability
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Imaging
39
Features
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Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix S8300 front
 
Samsung WB850F front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
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Fujifilm S8300 vs Samsung WB850F Key Specs

Fujifilm S8300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/7000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1008mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Revealed January 2013
Samsung WB850F
(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
  • 250g - 109 x 62 x 25mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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Fujifilm S8300 vs Samsung WB850F Overview

Below is a extended overview of the Fujifilm S8300 versus Samsung WB850F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S8300 (16MP) and the WB850F (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8300 was revealed 13 months later than the WB850F which makes them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm S8300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB850F being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the Fujifilm S8300 matches up versus the WB850F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8300 over the Samsung WB850F

 Fujifilm S8300 WB850F 
IntroducedJanuary 2013January 2012More recent by 13 months

Reasons to pick Samsung WB850F over the Fujifilm S8300

 WB850F Fujifilm S8300 
Screen resolution614k460kClearer screen (+154k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S8300 and Samsung WB850F

 Fujifilm S8300 WB850F 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Fujifilm S8300 vs Samsung WB850F Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm S8300 comes with external dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") having a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) and the Samsung WB850F has specifications of 109mm x 62mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") having a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use during that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm S8300 and the WB850F.

Fujifilm S8300 vs Samsung WB850F size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S8300 and WB850F is 61 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm S8300 vs Samsung WB850F top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8300 vs Samsung WB850F Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is tough to see the difference between sensor measurements just by looking at specifications. The photograph below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S8300 and WB850F.

Plainly, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same MP therefore you can expect similar quality of photographs although you should always consider the age of the products into consideration. The more recent Fujifilm S8300 will have an advantage in sensor technology.

Fujifilm S8300 vs Samsung WB850F sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8300 vs Samsung WB850F Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8300 vs Samsung WB850F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 Portrait photography advice
Samsung WB850F Portrait photography advice
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has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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has manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
includes face detect focusing
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 Street photography information
Samsung WB850F Street photography information
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than others in class (670 grams)
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (250g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 Sports photography information
Samsung WB850F Sports photography information
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incredible zoom range (24-1008mm 42.0 x zoom)
maximum shutter speed is high (1/7,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
52
great zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
includes tracking focus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 Travel photography information
Samsung WB850F Travel photography information
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decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long reach (1008mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than others in class (670 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.9)
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lighter than competition in class (250g)
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (23mm)
very long reach (483mm)
does not have Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB850F as a Landscape photography camera
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has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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has manual focus
fairly wide (23mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 Vlogging info
Samsung WB850F Vlogging info
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reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing mic jack
heavier than others in class (670 grams)
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fairly wide (23mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (250 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have microphone jack
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Fujifilm S8300 vs Samsung WB850F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8300 and Samsung WB850F
 Fujifilm FinePix S8300Samsung WB850F
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Samsung
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S8300 Samsung WB850F
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-01-07 2012-01-09
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1008mm (42.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Max aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance 0cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 614 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor AMOLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 200 thousand dot -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/7000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 3.50 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 320 x 120 (480 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 670 grams (1.48 pounds) 250 grams (0.55 pounds)
Physical dimensions 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") 109 x 62 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $200 $599