Fujifilm S8500 vs Samsung WB50F
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Fujifilm S8500 vs Samsung WB50F Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Fujifilm S8500 vs Samsung WB50F Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix S8500 & Samsung WB50F. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm S8500 Gallery & Samsung WB50F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8500 over the Samsung WB50F
Fujifilm S8500 | WB50F |
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Reasons to pick Samsung WB50F over the Fujifilm S8500
WB50F | Fujifilm S8500 | |||
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Revealed | January 2014 | ![]() | January 2013 | Newer by 12 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Dial exact focus |
Common features in the Fujifilm S8500 and Samsung WB50F
Fujifilm S8500 | WB50F | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same screen measurements |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 460k | Equal 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).
Examine the Fujifilm S8500 vs Samsung WB50F in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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.

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Fujifilm S8500 vs Samsung WB50F Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix S8500 | Samsung WB50F | |
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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 |