Fujifilm S8600 vs Samsung WB35F
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Fujifilm S8600 vs Samsung WB35F Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Fujifilm S8600 vs Samsung WB35F Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix S8600 and Samsung WB35F. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm S8600 Gallery and Samsung WB35F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8600 over the Samsung WB35F
Fujifilm S8600 | WB35F | |||
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Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB35F over the Fujifilm S8600
WB35F | Fujifilm S8600 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More exact focus |
Common features in the Fujifilm S8600 and Samsung WB35F
Fujifilm S8600 | WB35F | |||
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Introduced | January 2014 | ![]() | January 2014 | Similar generation |
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Examine the Fujifilm S8600 and Samsung WB35F in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm S8600 vs Samsung WB35F Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix S8600 | Samsung WB35F | |
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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 |