Fujifilm SL300 vs Samsung WB50F

The following is a in-depth analysis of the Fujifilm SL300 vs Samsung WB50F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm SL300 (14MP) and the WB50F (16MP) is relatively well matched and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm SL300 was released 24 months before the WB50F which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm SL300 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 brief synopsis of how the Fujifilm SL300 scores against the WB50F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix SL300 and Samsung WB50F. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm SL300 Gallery and Samsung WB50F Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm SL300 features outside dimensions of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") along with a weight of 510 grams (1.12 lbs) and the Samsung WB50F has sizing of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm SL300 against the WB50F.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm SL300 and WB50F is 67 and 92 respectively.

Normally, it is very difficult to see the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading through specifications. The pic here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm SL300 and WB50F.

Plainly, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Samsung WB50F to resolve greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm SL300 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.