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Fujifilm T500 vs Samsung WB800F

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37
Fujifilm FinePix T500 front
 
Samsung WB800F front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43

Fujifilm T500 vs Samsung WB800F Key Specs

Fujifilm T500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 0
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F) lens
  • 136g - 99 x 57 x 26mm
  • Announced January 2013
Samsung WB800F
(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
  • 218g - 111 x 65 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2013
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Fujifilm T500 vs Samsung WB800F Overview

Below, we are analyzing the Fujifilm T500 and Samsung WB800F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm T500 (16MP) and the WB800F (16MP) is very well matched and they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm T500 was released very close to the WB800F so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the Fujifilm T500 grades vs the WB800F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Fujifilm T500 over the Samsung WB800F

 Fujifilm T500 WB800F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB800F over the Fujifilm T500

 WB800F Fujifilm T500 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm T500 and Samsung WB800F

 Fujifilm T500 WB800F 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2013Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Fujifilm T500 vs Samsung WB800F Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm T500 has external dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Samsung WB800F has specifications of 111mm x 65mm x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") having a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm T500 vs the WB800F.

Fujifilm T500 vs Samsung WB800F size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm T500 and WB800F is 95 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm T500 vs Samsung WB800F top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm T500 vs Samsung WB800F Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very tough to see the gap between sensor sizes only by reading through specs. The image below will give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm T500 and WB800F.

All in all, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same resolution so you should expect similar quality of files though you will need to factor the release date of the products into consideration.

Fujifilm T500 vs Samsung WB800F sensor size comparison

Fujifilm T500 vs Samsung WB800F Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm T500 vs Samsung WB800F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Portrait photography advice
Samsung WB800F Portrait photography advice
34
megapixel count decent (16MP)
includes face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
43
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16MP)
features face detect focusing
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Street photography details
Samsung WB800F Street photography details
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (136 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
max ISO too low (0)
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (218g)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm T500
Sports photography with Samsung WB800F
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
52
excellent zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Travel photography info
Samsung WB800F Travel photography info
75
lighter than average in class (136g)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very long zoom (288mm)
very good max aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
69
lighter than others in class (218 grams)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (23mm)
long zoom (483mm)
missing Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Landscape photography advice
Samsung WB800F Landscape photography advice
41
rather wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
does not have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
49
you can focus manually
relatively wide (23mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm T500
Vlogging with Samsung WB800F
35
rather wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
lighter than average in class (136g)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic port
35
relatively wide (23mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (218 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing mic socket
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Fujifilm T500 vs Samsung WB800F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm T500 and Samsung WB800F
 Fujifilm FinePix T500Samsung WB800F
General Information
Make FujiFilm Samsung
Model Fujifilm FinePix T500 Samsung WB800F
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-01-07 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact 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 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4608 x 3440 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO - 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
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 24-288mm (12.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.8-5.9
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 16 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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 None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 136g (0.30 lb) 218g (0.48 lb)
Dimensions 99 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 111 x 65 x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type - SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $0 $300