Fujifilm S8500 vs Samsung WB800F

Its time to look more closely at the Fujifilm S8500 and Samsung WB800F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Samsung. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S8500 (16MP) and the WB800F (16MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8500 was announced within a month of the WB800F which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm S8500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB800F being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a brief summary of how the Fujifilm S8500 matches up against the WB800F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix S8500 & Samsung WB800F. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm S8500 Gallery & Samsung WB800F Gallery.

If you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm S8500 enjoys 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 WB800F has specifications of 111mm x 65mm x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") having a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm S8500 and Samsung WB800F in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm S8500 against the WB800F.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S8500 and WB800F is 61 and 92 respectively.

Generally, it can be difficult to imagine the gap between sensor measurements simply by reading through specifications. The visual below might give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S8500 and WB800F.

To sum up, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of pictures but you should take the launch date of the products into consideration.