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Fujifilm S8500 vs Samsung WB1100F

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40
Fujifilm FinePix S8500 front
 
Samsung WB1100F front
Portability
67
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Fujifilm S8500 vs Samsung WB1100F Key Specs

Fujifilm S8500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/7000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1104mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Revealed January 2013
Samsung WB1100F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-875mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 512g - 125 x 87 x 96mm
  • Released January 2014
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Fujifilm S8500 vs Samsung WB1100F Overview

Following is a in depth comparison of the Fujifilm S8500 vs Samsung WB1100F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Samsung. The resolution of the Fujifilm S8500 (16MP) and the WB1100F (16MP) is fairly similar and they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8500 was introduced 12 months before the WB1100F so they are of a similar age. Both cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a brief overview of how the Fujifilm S8500 matches up versus the WB1100F in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8500 over the Samsung WB1100F

 Fujifilm S8500 WB1100F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB1100F over the Fujifilm S8500

 WB1100F Fujifilm S8500 
ReleasedJanuary 2014January 2013More modern by 12 months
Manual focus Dial exact focus

Common features in the Fujifilm S8500 and Samsung WB1100F

 Fujifilm S8500 WB1100F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Display resolution460k460kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Fujifilm S8500 vs Samsung WB1100F Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S8500 offers outside 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 WB1100F has sizing of 125mm x 87mm x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8") having a weight of 512 grams (1.13 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm S8500 and the WB1100F.

Fujifilm S8500 vs Samsung WB1100F size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S8500 and WB1100F is 61 and 67 respectively.

Fujifilm S8500 vs Samsung WB1100F top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8500 vs Samsung WB1100F Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizes purely by going over technical specs. The picture underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S8500 and WB1100F.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same resolution so you can expect similar quality of pictures but you have to consider the age of the products into consideration. The more aged Fujifilm S8500 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Fujifilm S8500 vs Samsung WB1100F sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8500 vs Samsung WB1100F Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8500 vs Samsung WB1100F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8500 Portrait photography details
Samsung WB1100F Portrait photography details
32
MP count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
37
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
no manual control
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8500 Street photography highlights
Samsung WB1100F Street photography highlights
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
more heavy than others (670 grams)
44
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than others in class (512g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8500 Sports photography features
Samsung WB1100F Sports photography features
53
long zoom range (24-1104mm 46.0 x zoom)
maximum shutter speed is high (1/7,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
45
great zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8500 Travel photography info
Samsung WB1100F Travel photography info
52
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1104mm)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than others (670g)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
54
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
great zoom (875mm)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than others in class (512 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm S8500
Landscape photography with Samsung WB1100F
42
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
45
manual focus
rather wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8500 Vlogging factors
Samsung WB1100F Vlogging factors
24
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
missing external microphone jack
more heavy than others (670 grams)
23
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic socket
heavier than others in class (512g)
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Fujifilm S8500 vs Samsung WB1100F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8500 and Samsung WB1100F
 Fujifilm FinePix S8500Samsung WB1100F
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Samsung
Model Fujifilm FinePix S8500 Samsung WB1100F
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-01-07 2014-01-07
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1104mm (46.0x) 25-875mm (35.0x)
Max aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus range 0cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 200k dots -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/7000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 670g (1.48 pounds) 512g (1.13 pounds)
Dimensions 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") 125 x 87 x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD, SDHC, SDXC
Card slots One One
Price at release $500 $250