Fujifilm S8400W vs Samsung WB35F

In this article, we will be analyzing the Fujifilm S8400W vs Samsung WB35F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies FujiFilm and Samsung. The resolution of the Fujifilm S8400W (16MP) and the WB35F (16MP) is relatively close and they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8400W was launched 9 months prior to the WB35F so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm S8400W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB35F being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the Fujifilm S8400W grades against the WB35F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix S8400W and Samsung WB35F. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm S8400W Gallery and Samsung WB35F Gallery.

If you are going to carry around your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm S8400W offers outside dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") along with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) while the Samsung WB35F has specifications of 101mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm S8400W vs Samsung WB35F in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm S8400W versus the WB35F.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S8400W and WB35F is 61 and 93 respectively.

Sometimes, its difficult to see the difference in sensor sizes merely by looking through technical specs. The pic below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S8400W and WB35F.

As you can tell, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of pictures though you might want to consider the production date of the cameras into account. The more aged Fujifilm S8400W will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.