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Fujifilm SL240 vs Samsung WB850F

Portability
67
Imaging
38
Features
39
Overall
38
Fujifilm FinePix SL240 front
 
Samsung WB850F front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44

Fujifilm SL240 vs Samsung WB850F Key Specs

Fujifilm SL240
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-576mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 510g - 122 x 93 x 100mm
  • Revealed January 2012
Samsung WB850F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 250g - 109 x 62 x 25mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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Fujifilm SL240 vs Samsung WB850F Overview

Following is a extended overview of the Fujifilm SL240 versus Samsung WB850F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands FujiFilm and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm SL240 (14MP) and the WB850F (16MP) is very close and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm SL240 was introduced very close to the WB850F and they are of a similar age. The two cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm SL240 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB850F being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the Fujifilm SL240 grades against the WB850F in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL240 over the Samsung WB850F

 Fujifilm SL240 WB850F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB850F over the Fujifilm SL240

 WB850F Fujifilm SL240 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Display resolution614k460kSharper display (+154k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm SL240 and Samsung WB850F

 Fujifilm SL240 WB850F 
RevealedJanuary 2012January 2012Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Fujifilm SL240 vs Samsung WB850F Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm SL240 has got physical measurements of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") with a weight of 510 grams (1.12 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB850F has proportions of 109mm x 62mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") and a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm SL240 versus Samsung WB850F in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at the time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm SL240 against the WB850F.

Fujifilm SL240 vs Samsung WB850F size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm SL240 and WB850F is 67 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm SL240 vs Samsung WB850F top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm SL240 vs Samsung WB850F Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's tough to see the gap in sensor sizes simply by looking through technical specs. The picture below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm SL240 and WB850F.

As you can tell, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Samsung WB850F to render extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images far more aggressively.

Fujifilm SL240 vs Samsung WB850F sensor size comparison

Fujifilm SL240 vs Samsung WB850F Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm SL240 vs Samsung WB850F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm SL240 Portrait photography details
Samsung WB850F Portrait photography details
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good MP (14MP)
provides face detect autofocus
no manual focus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
44
manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm SL240 Street photography details
Samsung WB850F Street photography details
43
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than competition in class (510g)
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (250g)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm SL240 Sports photography info
Samsung WB850F Sports photography info
47
great zoom range (24-576mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
provides tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
53
great zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
has tracking focus
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm SL240 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB850F as a Travel photography camera
54
good MP (14MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
very long zoom (576mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (510 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
69
lighter than competition in class (250 grams)
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (23mm)
long reach (483mm)
does not have Timelapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm SL240 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB850F as a Landscape photography camera
41
fairly wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
50
manual focus
fairly wide (23mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm SL240
Vlogging with Samsung WB850F
24
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic support
heavier than competition in class (510g)
34
fairly wide (23mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (250g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
does not have microphone socket
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Fujifilm SL240 vs Samsung WB850F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm SL240 and Samsung WB850F
 Fujifilm FinePix SL240Samsung WB850F
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Samsung
Model type Fujifilm FinePix SL240 Samsung WB850F
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-01-05 2012-01-09
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-576mm (24.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance 2cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460k dots 614k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor AMOLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm�7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m�3.6 m) 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (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 H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 510 grams (1.12 pounds) 250 grams (0.55 pounds)
Dimensions 122 x 93 x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") 109 x 62 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0")
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 300 shots -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-85 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $280 $599