Fujifilm S8600 vs Samsung WB30F

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Fujifilm S8600 and Samsung WB30F, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors FujiFilm and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S8600 (16MP) and the WB30F (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm S8600 was announced 13 months later than the WB30F which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm S8600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB30F being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the Fujifilm S8600 grades vs the WB30F in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix S8600 and Samsung WB30F. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm S8600 Gallery and Samsung WB30F Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S8600 has got outer dimensions of 121mm x 81mm x 65mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 450 grams (0.99 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB30F has measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm S8600 and Samsung WB30F in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm S8600 versus the WB30F.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S8600 and WB30F is 76 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it is very hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizing just by going through technical specs. The photograph below will give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S8600 and WB30F.

As you have seen, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same resolution so you should expect comparable quality of photographs but you really should factor the release date of the cameras into account. The more recent Fujifilm S8600 should have a benefit in sensor tech.