Fujifilm S8400W vs Samsung WB50F

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Fujifilm S8400W versus Samsung WB50F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Samsung. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S8400W (16MP) and the WB50F (16MP) is pretty comparable and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8400W was brought out 9 months earlier than the WB50F so they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm S8400W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB50F being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the Fujifilm S8400W scores versus the WB50F when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix S8400W and Samsung WB50F. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm S8400W Gallery and Samsung WB50F Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S8400W comes with external 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 WB50F has measurements 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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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at the time. Below is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm S8400W versus the WB50F.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S8400W and WB50F is 61 and 92 respectively.

Often, it is very difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizing just by going through specifications. The graphic below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S8400W and WB50F.

Plainly, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same resolution so you should expect comparable quality of pictures however you need to factor the release date of the cameras into account. The older Fujifilm S8400W will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.