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Fujifilm S8500 vs Samsung WB150F

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40
Fujifilm FinePix S8500 front
 
Samsung WB150F front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
42
Overall
39

Fujifilm S8500 vs Samsung WB150F Key Specs

Fujifilm S8500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/7000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1104mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Released January 2013
Samsung WB150F
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 188g - 107 x 61 x 23mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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Fujifilm S8500 vs Samsung WB150F Overview

The following is a thorough overview of the Fujifilm S8500 and Samsung WB150F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Samsung. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S8500 (16MP) and the WB150F (14MP) is relatively similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8500 was announced 13 months after the WB150F which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm S8500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB150F being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the Fujifilm S8500 scores versus the WB150F when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8500 over the Samsung WB150F

 Fujifilm S8500 WB150F 
IntroducedJanuary 2013January 2012Newer by 13 months

Reasons to pick Samsung WB150F over the Fujifilm S8500

 WB150F Fujifilm S8500 
Manually focus Very exact focus

Common features in the Fujifilm S8500 and Samsung WB150F

 Fujifilm S8500 WB150F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Screen resolution460k460kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Fujifilm S8500 vs Samsung WB150F Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. 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 WB150F has measurements of 107mm x 61mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm S8500 versus the WB150F.

Fujifilm S8500 vs Samsung WB150F size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S8500 and WB150F is 61 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm S8500 vs Samsung WB150F top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8500 vs Samsung WB150F Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's tough to see the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reviewing specifications. The image here will help give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S8500 and WB150F.

Plainly, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Fujifilm S8500 to offer more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm S8500 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm S8500 vs Samsung WB150F sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8500 vs Samsung WB150F Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8500 vs Samsung WB150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8500 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung WB150F Portrait photography highlights
32
good MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
42
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8500 Street photography factors
Samsung WB150F Street photography factors
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than competition in class (670g)
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (188 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8500 Sports photography advice
Samsung WB150F Sports photography advice
53
excellent zoom range (24-1104mm 46.0 x zoom)
great max shutter speed (1/7,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
52
incredible zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8500 Travel photography details
Samsung WB150F Travel photography details
52
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
great reach (1104mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (670g)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
69
lighter than competition (188 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
very long reach (432mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8500 Landscape photography info
Samsung WB150F Landscape photography info
42
relatively wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
49
focusing manually
pretty wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8500 Vlogging details
Samsung WB150F Vlogging details
24
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of mic support
heavier than competition in class (670 grams)
32
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
lighter than competition (188 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone jack
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Fujifilm S8500 vs Samsung WB150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8500 and Samsung WB150F
 Fujifilm FinePix S8500Samsung WB150F
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Samsung
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S8500 Samsung WB150F
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-01-07 2012-01-09
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
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
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1104mm (46.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Max aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing range 0cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 200 thousand dot -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 16 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/7000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 10.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 3.50 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data 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 None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 670g (1.48 lbs) 188g (0.41 lbs)
Physical dimensions 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") 107 x 61 x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch price $500 $230