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Fujifilm S8600 vs Samsung WB850F

Portability
76
Imaging
40
Features
41
Overall
40
Fujifilm FinePix S8600 front
 
Samsung WB850F front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43

Fujifilm S8600 vs Samsung WB850F Key Specs

Fujifilm S8600
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-900mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 450g - 121 x 81 x 65mm
  • Launched January 2014
Samsung WB850F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 250g - 109 x 62 x 25mm
  • Released January 2012
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Fujifilm S8600 vs Samsung WB850F Overview

Let's look more closely at the Fujifilm S8600 versus Samsung WB850F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S8600 (16MP) and the WB850F (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8600 was released 2 years later than the WB850F and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm S8600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB850F being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summary of how the Fujifilm S8600 scores versus the WB850F in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8600 over the Samsung WB850F

 Fujifilm S8600 WB850F 
ReleasedJanuary 2014January 2012More recent by 25 months

Reasons to pick Samsung WB850F over the Fujifilm S8600

 WB850F Fujifilm S8600 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Screen resolution614k460kCrisper screen (+154k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S8600 and Samsung WB850F

 Fujifilm S8600 WB850F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Fujifilm S8600 vs Samsung WB850F Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S8600 comes with exterior dimensions of 121mm x 81mm x 65mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 2.6") having a weight of 450 grams (0.99 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB850F has proportions of 109mm x 62mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

See the Fujifilm S8600 versus Samsung WB850F in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm S8600 versus the WB850F.

Fujifilm S8600 vs Samsung WB850F size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S8600 and WB850F is 76 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm S8600 vs Samsung WB850F top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8600 vs Samsung WB850F Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very hard to envision the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reading specifications. The photograph below will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S8600 and WB850F.

To sum up, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same MP and you can expect similar quality of images though you will want to factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The fresher Fujifilm S8600 will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm S8600 vs Samsung WB850F sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8600 vs Samsung WB850F Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8600 vs Samsung WB850F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8600 Portrait photography features
Samsung WB850F Portrait photography features
37
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
43
manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
features face detect focus
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm S8600
Street photography with Samsung WB850F
49
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (250 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8600 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB850F as a Sports photography camera
55
excellent zoom range (25-900mm 36.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
good battery life (410 CIPA)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
52
long zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
features tracking focus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8600 Travel photography info
Samsung WB850F Travel photography info
63
good battery life (410 CIPA)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
great zoom (900mm)
lack of Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
69
lighter than competition (250g)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (23mm)
long zoom (483mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8600 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB850F as a Landscape photography camera
46
really wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
good battery life (410 per charge)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
49
manual focus
relatively wide (23mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8600 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB850F as a Vlogging camera
27
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone support
34
relatively wide (23mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (250g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic jack
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Fujifilm S8600 vs Samsung WB850F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8600 and Samsung WB850F
 Fujifilm FinePix S8600Samsung WB850F
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Samsung
Model Fujifilm FinePix S8600 Samsung WB850F
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2014-01-06 2012-01-09
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-900mm (36.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Max aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 7cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460k dot 614k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT LCD AMOLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 8.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.00 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB 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) 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 450g (0.99 lbs) 250g (0.55 lbs)
Physical dimensions 121 x 81 x 65mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 2.6") 109 x 62 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 410 photos -
Style of battery AA -
Battery model 3 x AA SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $200 $599