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Fujifilm S9400W vs Samsung WB50F

Portability
61
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41
Fujifilm FinePix S9400W front
 
Samsung WB50F front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Fujifilm S9400W vs Samsung WB50F Key Specs

Fujifilm S9400W
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Introduced January 2014
Samsung WB50F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 207g - 101 x 68 x 27mm
  • Released January 2014
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Fujifilm S9400W vs Samsung WB50F Overview

The following is a in-depth overview of the Fujifilm S9400W versus Samsung WB50F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S9400W (16MP) and the WB50F (16MP) is fairly well matched and they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S9400W was announced about the same time to the WB50F which means that they are of a similar age. Both cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm S9400W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB50F being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick view of how the Fujifilm S9400W grades vs the WB50F for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9400W over the Samsung WB50F

 Fujifilm S9400W WB50F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB50F over the Fujifilm S9400W

 WB50F Fujifilm S9400W 
Manually focus Very precise focus

Common features in the Fujifilm S9400W and Samsung WB50F

 Fujifilm S9400W WB50F 
ReleasedJanuary 2014January 2014Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Display resolution460k460kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Fujifilm S9400W vs Samsung WB50F Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S9400W offers exterior measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB50F has measurements of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") along with a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at the time. Following is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm S9400W and the WB50F.

Fujifilm S9400W vs Samsung WB50F size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S9400W and WB50F is 61 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm S9400W vs Samsung WB50F top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S9400W vs Samsung WB50F Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's tough to see the gap between sensor dimensions only by looking at a spec sheet. The pic here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S9400W and WB50F.

Clearly, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of photographs but you might want to factor the age of the products into consideration.

Fujifilm S9400W vs Samsung WB50F sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S9400W vs Samsung WB50F Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S9400W vs Samsung WB50F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm S9400W
Portrait photography with Samsung WB50F
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megapixel count decent (16MP)
provides face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
36
focusing manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S9400W Street photography advice
Samsung WB50F Street photography advice
41
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than others in class (670 grams)
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (207 grams)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S9400W Sports photography information
Samsung WB50F Sports photography information
55
great zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
good battery pack (500 per charge)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S9400W as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB50F as a Travel photography camera
54
good battery pack (500 CIPA)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very long reach (1200mm)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than others in class (670g)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
69
lighter than average (207g)
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
long reach (288mm)
missing Timelapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S9400W as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB50F as a Landscape photography camera
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rather wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
good battery pack (500 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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focusing manually
fairly wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S9400W Vlogging advice
Samsung WB50F Vlogging advice
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rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
no external mic jack
heavier than others in class (670 grams)
30
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (207 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone socket
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Fujifilm S9400W vs Samsung WB50F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S9400W and Samsung WB50F
 Fujifilm FinePix S9400WSamsung WB50F
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Samsung
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S9400W Samsung WB50F
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2014-01-06 2014-01-07
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 201k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds -
Maximum shutter speed 1/1700 seconds -
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow synchro -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i), 1280 x 960 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 670 grams (1.48 pounds) 207 grams (0.46 pounds)
Dimensions 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") 101 x 68 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" 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 500 images -
Battery type AA -
Battery ID 4 x AA BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $330 $180