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Fujifilm S8500 vs Samsung WB210

Portability
61
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Fujifilm FinePix S8500 front
 
Samsung WB210 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
45
Overall
40

Fujifilm S8500 vs Samsung WB210 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
  • Announced January 2013
Samsung WB210
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
  • 174g - 101 x 59 x 22mm
  • Announced July 2011
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Fujifilm S8500 vs Samsung WB210 Overview

Following is a extended analysis of the Fujifilm S8500 and Samsung WB210, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies FujiFilm and Samsung. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S8500 (16MP) and the WB210 (14MP) is very comparable and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8500 was revealed 18 months after the WB210 making the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm S8500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB210 being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the Fujifilm S8500 scores versus the WB210 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8500 over the Samsung WB210

 Fujifilm S8500 WB210 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013July 2011More modern by 18 months
Display resolution460k1kSharper display (+459k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB210 over the Fujifilm S8500

 WB210 Fujifilm S8500 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Display sizing3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm S8500 and Samsung WB210

 Fujifilm S8500 WB210 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Fujifilm S8500 vs Samsung WB210 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S8500 has got outer measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB210 has dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm S8500 and Samsung WB210 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm S8500 and the WB210.

Fujifilm S8500 vs Samsung WB210 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S8500 and WB210 is 61 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm S8500 vs Samsung WB210 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8500 vs Samsung WB210 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is tough to envision the difference in sensor sizes simply by seeing technical specs. The pic here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S8500 and WB210.

As you have seen, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Fujifilm S8500 to produce extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm S8500 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm S8500 vs Samsung WB210 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8500 vs Samsung WB210 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8500 vs Samsung WB210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8500 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung WB210 Portrait photography highlights
31
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
39
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8500 Street photography factors
Samsung WB210 Street photography factors
41
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than average in class (670g)
66
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has touch to focus
lighter than average in class (174g)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8500 Sports photography information
Samsung WB210 Sports photography information
52
amazing zoom range (24-1104mm 46.0 x zoom)
maximum shutter speed is high (1/7,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8500 Travel photography info
Samsung WB210 Travel photography info
52
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
great zoom (1104mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than average in class (670g)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
71
lighter than average in class (174g)
has touch to focus
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long zoom (288mm)
no Timelapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8500 Landscape photography information
Samsung WB210 Landscape photography information
41
rather wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
46
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
no manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm S8500
Vlogging with Samsung WB210
24
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
lack of external mic port
heavier than average in class (670g)
33
reasonably wide (24mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
lighter than average in class (174 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone socket
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Fujifilm S8500 vs Samsung WB210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8500 and Samsung WB210
 Fujifilm FinePix S8500Samsung WB210
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Samsung
Model Fujifilm FinePix S8500 Samsung WB210
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-01-07 2011-07-19
Physical type 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 12800 1600
Maximum boosted ISO - 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
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) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/2.9-5.9
Macro focus distance 0cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3.5 inch
Resolution of screen 460k dots 1k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 200k dots -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/7000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 3.50 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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 (60, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 670 grams (1.48 lb) 174 grams (0.38 lb)
Dimensions 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC microSC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $500 $279