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Fujifilm S8600 vs Samsung WB35F

Portability
76
Imaging
40
Features
41
Overall
40
Fujifilm FinePix S8600 front
 
Samsung WB35F front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Fujifilm S8600 vs Samsung WB35F Key Specs

Fujifilm S8600
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-900mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 450g - 121 x 81 x 65mm
  • Revealed January 2014
Samsung WB35F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 194g - 101 x 61 x 28mm
  • Introduced January 2014
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Fujifilm S8600 vs Samsung WB35F Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Fujifilm S8600 and Samsung WB35F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S8600 (16MP) and the WB35F (16MP) is relatively similar and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8600 was announced about the same time to the WB35F so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm S8600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB35F being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the Fujifilm S8600 matches up vs the WB35F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8600 over the Samsung WB35F

 Fujifilm S8600 WB35F 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB35F over the Fujifilm S8600

 WB35F Fujifilm S8600 
Manually focus More exact focus

Common features in the Fujifilm S8600 and Samsung WB35F

 Fujifilm S8600 WB35F 
IntroducedJanuary 2014January 2014Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm S8600 vs Samsung WB35F Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S8600 has got outer dimensions of 121mm x 81mm x 65mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 2.6") with a weight of 450 grams (0.99 lbs) and the Samsung WB35F has proportions of 101mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm S8600 versus the WB35F.

Fujifilm S8600 vs Samsung WB35F size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S8600 and WB35F is 76 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm S8600 vs Samsung WB35F top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8600 vs Samsung WB35F Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes merely by going over a spec sheet. The image below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S8600 and WB35F.

Clearly, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical megapixels so you should expect similar quality of photos but you will want to take the release date of the products into consideration.

Fujifilm S8600 vs Samsung WB35F sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8600 vs Samsung WB35F Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8600 vs Samsung WB35F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8600 Portrait photography information
Samsung WB35F Portrait photography information
37
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
no manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
37
manual focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8600 as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB35F as a Street photography camera
49
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (194g)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm S8600
Sports photography with Samsung WB35F
55
amazing zoom range (25-900mm 36.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (410 shots)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8600 Travel photography advice
Samsung WB35F Travel photography advice
63
better than average battery power (410 CIPA)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
very long zoom (900mm)
missing Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
70
lighter than competition in class (194g)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
great reach (288mm)
no Time Lapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8600 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung WB35F Landscape photography highlights
46
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
better than average battery power (410 shots)
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
43
manual focus
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8600 Vlogging advice
Samsung WB35F Vlogging advice
27
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic socket
31
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (194g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic jack
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Fujifilm S8600 vs Samsung WB35F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8600 and Samsung WB35F
 Fujifilm FinePix S8600Samsung WB35F
General Information
Company FujiFilm Samsung
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S8600 Samsung WB35F
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2014-01-06 2014-01-07
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-900mm (36.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focusing distance 7cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 8.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.00 m -
Flash options Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow synchro -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Mic input
Headphone input
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 450 gr (0.99 lbs) 194 gr (0.43 lbs)
Dimensions 121 x 81 x 65mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 2.6") 101 x 61 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" 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 life 410 shots -
Type of battery AA -
Battery ID 3 x AA BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $200 $130