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Fujifilm SL300 vs Samsung WB850F

Portability
67
Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix SL300 front
 
Samsung WB850F front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
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Fujifilm SL300 vs Samsung WB850F Key Specs

Fujifilm SL300
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 510g - 122 x 93 x 100mm
  • Launched January 2012
Samsung WB850F
(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
  • 250g - 109 x 62 x 25mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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Fujifilm SL300 vs Samsung WB850F Overview

In this article, we will be contrasting the Fujifilm SL300 and Samsung WB850F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Samsung. The image resolution of the Fujifilm SL300 (14MP) and the WB850F (16MP) is pretty comparable and they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm SL300 was announced at a similar time to the WB850F which means that they are both of a similar age. The two cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm SL300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB850F being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summary of how the Fujifilm SL300 grades versus the WB850F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL300 over the Samsung WB850F

 Fujifilm SL300 WB850F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB850F over the Fujifilm SL300

 WB850F Fujifilm SL300 
Manual focus More precise focus
Screen resolution614k460kSharper screen (+154k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm SL300 and Samsung WB850F

 Fujifilm SL300 WB850F 
IntroducedJanuary 2012January 2012Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Fujifilm SL300 vs Samsung WB850F Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm SL300 offers outside 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 specifications of 109mm x 62mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm SL300 and Samsung WB850F in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm SL300 compared to the WB850F.

Fujifilm SL300 vs Samsung WB850F size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm SL300 and WB850F is 67 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm SL300 vs Samsung WB850F top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm SL300 vs Samsung WB850F Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing merely by seeing technical specs. The visual here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm SL300 and WB850F.

As you can tell, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can expect the Samsung WB850F to produce more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively.

Fujifilm SL300 vs Samsung WB850F sensor size comparison

Fujifilm SL300 vs Samsung WB850F Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm SL300 vs Samsung WB850F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm SL300 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB850F as a Portrait photography camera
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sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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you can focus manually
good resolution (16MP)
has face detect focus
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm SL300 as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB850F as a Street photography camera
43
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than competitors (510 grams)
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (250g)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm SL300 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB850F as a Sports photography camera
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amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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long zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm SL300 Travel photography details
Samsung WB850F Travel photography details
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sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors (510g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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lighter than competition in class (250g)
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (23mm)
very long zoom (483mm)
missing Time Lapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm SL300 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB850F as a Landscape photography camera
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really wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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you can focus manually
quite wide (23mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm SL300 Vlogging information
Samsung WB850F Vlogging information
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really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone jack
more heavy than competitors (510 grams)
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quite wide (23mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (250 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
missing mic support
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Fujifilm SL300 vs Samsung WB850F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm SL300 and Samsung WB850F
 Fujifilm FinePix SL300Samsung WB850F
General Information
Company FujiFilm Samsung
Model Fujifilm FinePix SL300 Samsung WB850F
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 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 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 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 -
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range 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 functionality
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor AMOLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m) 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 data format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
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 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 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-85 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $280 $599