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Fujifilm SL240 vs Samsung WB800F

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
39
Overall
37
Fujifilm FinePix SL240 front
 
Samsung WB800F front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44

Fujifilm SL240 vs Samsung WB800F Key Specs

Fujifilm SL240
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-576mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 510g - 122 x 93 x 100mm
  • Launched January 2012
Samsung WB800F
(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
  • 218g - 111 x 65 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2013
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Fujifilm SL240 vs Samsung WB800F Overview

Here, we will be evaluating the Fujifilm SL240 vs Samsung WB800F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Samsung. The image resolution of the Fujifilm SL240 (14MP) and the WB800F (16MP) is relatively close and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm SL240 was released 12 months before the WB800F and they are of a similar generation. The two cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm SL240 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB800F being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short view of how the Fujifilm SL240 grades against the WB800F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL240 over the Samsung WB800F

 Fujifilm SL240 WB800F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB800F over the Fujifilm SL240

 WB800F Fujifilm SL240 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2012More modern by 12 months
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm SL240 and Samsung WB800F

 Fujifilm SL240 WB800F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Screen resolution460k460kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Fujifilm SL240 vs Samsung WB800F Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm SL240 offers outer measurements of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") along with a weight of 510 grams (1.12 lbs) while the Samsung WB800F has specifications of 111mm x 65mm x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") having a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm SL240 vs the WB800F.

Fujifilm SL240 vs Samsung WB800F size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm SL240 and WB800F is 67 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm SL240 vs Samsung WB800F top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm SL240 vs Samsung WB800F Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes merely by looking through technical specs. The image underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm SL240 and WB800F.

As you have seen, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Samsung WB800F to result in more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm SL240 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm SL240 vs Samsung WB800F sensor size comparison

Fujifilm SL240 vs Samsung WB800F Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm SL240 vs Samsung WB800F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm SL240 Portrait photography features
Samsung WB800F Portrait photography features
38
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
offers face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
44
focusing manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm SL240 Street photography highlights
Samsung WB800F Street photography highlights
43
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
more heavy than others (510g)
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (218g)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm SL240 Sports photography information
Samsung WB800F Sports photography information
47
great zoom range (24-576mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
offers tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
53
incredible zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm SL240 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB800F as a Travel photography camera
54
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
great zoom (576mm)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than others (510g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
69
lighter than average in class (218g)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (23mm)
very long zoom (483mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm SL240
Landscape photography with Samsung WB800F
41
really wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
50
focusing manually
relatively wide (23mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm SL240 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB800F as a Vlogging camera
24
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone port
more heavy than others (510 grams)
35
relatively wide (23mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (218 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
does not have mic port
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Fujifilm SL240 vs Samsung WB800F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm SL240 and Samsung WB800F
 Fujifilm FinePix SL240Samsung WB800F
General Information
Company FujiFilm Samsung
Model Fujifilm FinePix SL240 Samsung WB800F
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-01-05 2013-01-07
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-576mm (24.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range 2cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 16s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm�7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m�3.6 m) -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 510g (1.12 lbs) 218g (0.48 lbs)
Physical dimensions 122 x 93 x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") 111 x 65 x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9")
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 300 shots -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-85 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $280 $300