Fujifilm SL300 vs Samsung WB850F
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Fujifilm SL300 vs Samsung WB850F Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Fujifilm SL300 vs Samsung WB850F Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix SL300 & Samsung WB850F. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm SL300 Gallery & Samsung WB850F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL300 over the Samsung WB850F
Fujifilm SL300 | WB850F |
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Reasons to pick Samsung WB850F over the Fujifilm SL300
WB850F | Fujifilm SL300 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More precise focus | ||
Screen resolution | 614k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper screen (+154k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm SL300 and Samsung WB850F
Fujifilm SL300 | WB850F | |||
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Introduced | January 2012 | ![]() | January 2012 | Same age |
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm SL300 vs Samsung WB850F Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix SL300 | Samsung WB850F | |
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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 |