Fujifilm S8600 vs Samsung WB150F

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Fujifilm S8600 vs Samsung WB150F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Samsung. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S8600 (16MP) and the WB150F (14MP) is relatively well matched and they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8600 was introduced 2 years after the WB150F which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm S8600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB150F being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple summation of how the Fujifilm S8600 grades against the WB150F for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix S8600 & Samsung WB150F. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm S8600 Gallery & Samsung WB150F Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S8600 offers physical dimensions of 121mm x 81mm x 65mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 2.6") with a weight of 450 grams (0.99 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB150F has measurements of 107mm x 61mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm S8600 vs Samsung WB150F in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm S8600 compared to the WB150F.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S8600 and WB150F is 76 and 93 respectively.

Generally, it is tough to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by checking specifications. The picture here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S8600 and WB150F.

To sum up, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Fujifilm S8600 to give you extra detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm S8600 should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.