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Fujifilm S8500 vs Samsung WB50F

Portability
61
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Fujifilm FinePix S8500 front
 
Samsung WB50F front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
36
Overall
38

Fujifilm S8500 vs Samsung WB50F 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
  • Introduced January 2013
Samsung WB50F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 207g - 101 x 68 x 27mm
  • Revealed January 2014
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Fujifilm S8500 vs Samsung WB50F Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the Fujifilm S8500 vs Samsung WB50F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S8500 (16MP) and the WB50F (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8500 was announced 12 months before the WB50F and they are of a similar age. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm S8500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB50F being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the Fujifilm S8500 scores against the WB50F for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8500 over the Samsung WB50F

 Fujifilm S8500 WB50F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB50F over the Fujifilm S8500

 WB50F Fujifilm S8500 
RevealedJanuary 2014January 2013Newer by 12 months
Manually focus Dial exact focus

Common features in the Fujifilm S8500 and Samsung WB50F

 Fujifilm S8500 WB50F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Screen resolution460k460kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Fujifilm S8500 vs Samsung WB50F Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm S8500 comes with exterior dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") having a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB50F has specifications of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") and a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm S8500 vs the WB50F.

Fujifilm S8500 vs Samsung WB50F size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S8500 and WB50F is 61 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm S8500 vs Samsung WB50F top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8500 vs Samsung WB50F Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's tough to picture the difference between sensor dimensions just by checking specifications. The pic below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S8500 and WB50F.

To sum up, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same MP and you can expect similar quality of pictures but you should really consider the launch 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 WB50F sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8500 vs Samsung WB50F Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8500 vs Samsung WB50F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm S8500
Portrait photography with Samsung WB50F
31
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
37
focusing manually
MP count decent (16MP)
no manual control
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8500 Street photography factors
Samsung WB50F Street photography factors
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than competitors (670 grams)
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (207 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8500 Sports photography advice
Samsung WB50F Sports photography advice
52
great zoom range (24-1104mm 46.0 x zoom)
great max shutter speed (1/7,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
40
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8500 Travel photography features
Samsung WB50F Travel photography features
52
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
great reach (1104mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors (670g)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.9)
69
lighter than competition (207g)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
long reach (288mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm S8500
Landscape photography with Samsung WB50F
41
reasonably wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
47
focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm S8500
Vlogging with Samsung WB50F
24
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have external microphone port
more heavy than competitors (670 grams)
30
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (207g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone port
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Fujifilm S8500 vs Samsung WB50F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8500 and Samsung WB50F
 Fujifilm FinePix S8500Samsung WB50F
General Information
Make FujiFilm Samsung
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S8500 Samsung WB50F
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-01-07 2014-01-07
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 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1104mm (46.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focusing distance 0cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 200k dot -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s -
Highest shutter speed 1/7000s -
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance 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
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 670 gr (1.48 lbs) 207 gr (0.46 lbs)
Physical dimensions 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") 101 x 68 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1")
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 BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $500 $180