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Fujifilm S8500 vs Samsung WB350F

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40
Fujifilm FinePix S8500 front
 
Samsung WB350F front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42

Fujifilm S8500 vs Samsung WB350F Key Specs

Fujifilm S8500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Launched January 2013
Samsung WB350F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 276g - 114 x 65 x 25mm
  • Announced January 2014
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Fujifilm S8500 vs Samsung WB350F Overview

Following is a comprehensive assessment of the Fujifilm S8500 versus Samsung WB350F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Samsung. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S8500 (16MP) and the WB350F (16MP) is very well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8500 was introduced 12 months earlier than the WB350F and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm S8500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB350F being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the Fujifilm S8500 scores versus the WB350F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8500 over the Samsung WB350F

 Fujifilm S8500 WB350F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB350F over the Fujifilm S8500

 WB350F Fujifilm S8500 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014January 2013More modern by 12 months
Focus manually More precise focus
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm S8500 and Samsung WB350F

 Fujifilm S8500 WB350F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Display resolution460k460kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Fujifilm S8500 vs Samsung WB350F Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm S8500 offers exterior measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") accompanied by a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) while the Samsung WB350F has specifications of 114mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") and a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm S8500 against the WB350F.

Fujifilm S8500 vs Samsung WB350F size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S8500 and WB350F is 61 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm S8500 vs Samsung WB350F top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8500 vs Samsung WB350F Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading through a spec sheet. The pic here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S8500 and WB350F.

As you can see, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same megapixels and you should expect similar quality of pictures but you should factor the release date of the products into consideration. The more aged Fujifilm S8500 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm S8500 vs Samsung WB350F sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8500 vs Samsung WB350F Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8500 vs Samsung WB350F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8500 Portrait photography details
Samsung WB350F Portrait photography details
32
decent MP (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
40
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16MP)
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm S8500
Street photography with Samsung WB350F
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than competitors (670g)
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (276 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm S8500
Sports photography with Samsung WB350F
53
great zoom range (24-1104mm 46.0 x zoom)
great max shutter speed (1/7,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
50
amazing zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8500 Travel photography highlights
Samsung WB350F Travel photography highlights
52
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
long reach (1104mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors (670 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.9)
69
lighter than competitors in class (276 grams)
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (23mm)
very long zoom (483mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm S8500
Landscape photography with Samsung WB350F
42
reasonably wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
50
you can focus manually
relatively wide (23mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8500 Vlogging features
Samsung WB350F Vlogging features
24
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone jack
more heavy than competitors (670 grams)
34
relatively wide (23mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (276g)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic support
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Fujifilm S8500 vs Samsung WB350F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8500 and Samsung WB350F
 Fujifilm FinePix S8500Samsung WB350F
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Samsung
Model Fujifilm FinePix S8500 Samsung WB350F
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-01-07 2014-01-07
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1104mm (46.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Max aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 0cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 200k dots -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 16 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/7000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt 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) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG -
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 670 grams (1.48 pounds) 276 grams (0.61 pounds)
Physical dimensions 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") 114 x 65 x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0")
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 feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $500 $260