Fujifilm SL240 vs Samsung WB850F
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Fujifilm SL240 vs Samsung WB850F Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Fujifilm SL240 vs Samsung WB850F Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix SL240 & Samsung WB850F. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm SL240 Gallery & Samsung WB850F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL240 over the Samsung WB850F
Fujifilm SL240 | WB850F |
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Reasons to pick Samsung WB850F over the Fujifilm SL240
WB850F | Fujifilm SL240 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More accurate focus | ||
Display resolution | 614k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper display (+154k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm SL240 and Samsung WB850F
Fujifilm SL240 | WB850F | |||
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Revealed | January 2012 | ![]() | January 2012 | Same age |
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm SL240 vs Samsung WB850F Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix SL240 | Samsung WB850F | |
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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 |