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Fujifilm S8500 vs Samsung WB2200F

Portability
61
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Fujifilm FinePix S8500 front
 
Samsung WB2200F front
Portability
59
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43

Fujifilm S8500 vs Samsung WB2200F 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 WB2200F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 20-1200mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 708g - 119 x 122 x 99mm
  • Released January 2014
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Fujifilm S8500 vs Samsung WB2200F Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Fujifilm S8500 and Samsung WB2200F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Samsung. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S8500 (16MP) and the WB2200F (16MP) is very close and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8500 was launched 12 months earlier than the WB2200F and they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the Fujifilm S8500 grades against the WB2200F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8500 over the Samsung WB2200F

 Fujifilm S8500 WB2200F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB2200F over the Fujifilm S8500

 WB2200F Fujifilm S8500 
ReleasedJanuary 2014January 2013More modern by 12 months
Manual focus Dial precise focusing

Common features in the Fujifilm S8500 and Samsung WB2200F

 Fujifilm S8500 WB2200F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Display resolution460k460kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Fujifilm S8500 vs Samsung WB2200F Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S8500 has external dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") and a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) and the Samsung WB2200F has sizing of 119mm x 122mm x 99mm (4.7" x 4.8" x 3.9") with a weight of 708 grams (1.56 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm S8500 and Samsung WB2200F in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm S8500 and the WB2200F.

Fujifilm S8500 vs Samsung WB2200F size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S8500 and WB2200F is 61 and 59 respectively.

Fujifilm S8500 vs Samsung WB2200F top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8500 vs Samsung WB2200F Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very hard to picture the gap in sensor sizes simply by looking through specifications. The image underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S8500 and WB2200F.

To sum up, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical resolution and you can expect comparable quality of images though you might want to factor the age of the cameras into account. The more aged Fujifilm S8500 will be behind in sensor tech.

Fujifilm S8500 vs Samsung WB2200F sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8500 vs Samsung WB2200F Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8500 vs Samsung WB2200F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8500 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung WB2200F Portrait photography highlights
31
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
44
manual focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
supports face detection focusing
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8500 Street photography factors
Samsung WB2200F Street photography factors
41
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
more heavy than competition (670 grams)
40
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
more heavy than competition (708 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8500 Sports photography advice
Samsung WB2200F Sports photography advice
52
excellent zoom range (24-1104mm 46.0 x zoom)
high shutter speed (1/7,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
53
great zoom range (20-1200mm 60.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8500 Travel photography information
Samsung WB2200F Travel photography information
52
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1104mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (670g)
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
51
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (20mm)
great zoom (1200mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (708g)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8500 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB2200F as a Landscape photography camera
41
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
46
manual focus
reasonably wide (20mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8500 Vlogging advice
Samsung WB2200F Vlogging advice
24
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
does not have selfie friendly screen
lack of microphone port
more heavy than competition (670g)
25
reasonably wide (20mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external microphone jack
more heavy than competition (708g)
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Fujifilm S8500 vs Samsung WB2200F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8500 and Samsung WB2200F
 Fujifilm FinePix S8500Samsung WB2200F
General Information
Make FujiFilm Samsung
Model Fujifilm FinePix S8500 Samsung WB2200F
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-01-07 2014-01-07
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 12800 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1104mm (46.0x) 20-1200mm (60.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 0cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 200k dot 200k dot
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 1/8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/7000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 10.0fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 6.00 m (ISO Auto)
Flash settings - Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash Off, Red-eye fix
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 320 x 120 (480 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) 1920x1080(30fps), 1280x720(30fps), 640x480(30fps), QVGA(30fps, 30s, Streaming) * High Speed : 360fps(176x128), 240fps(384x288)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 670g (1.48 lb) 708g (1.56 lb)
Physical dimensions 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") 119 x 122 x 99mm (4.7" x 4.8" x 3.9")
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 BP-1410
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD, SDHC, SCXC
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $500 $599