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Fujifilm T500 vs Samsung WB850F

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37
Fujifilm FinePix T500 front
 
Samsung WB850F front
Portability
91
Imaging
38
Features
51
Overall
43

Fujifilm T500 vs Samsung WB850F 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
  • Released January 2013
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
  • Announced January 2012
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Fujifilm T500 vs Samsung WB850F Overview

Following is a thorough review of the Fujifilm T500 vs Samsung WB850F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Samsung. The resolution of the Fujifilm T500 (16MP) and the WB850F (16MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm T500 was introduced 13 months after the WB850F which makes them a generation away from one another. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the Fujifilm T500 matches up against the WB850F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm T500 over the Samsung WB850F

 Fujifilm T500 WB850F 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2012More modern by 13 months

Reasons to pick Samsung WB850F over the Fujifilm T500

 WB850F Fujifilm T500 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution614k230kCrisper screen (+384k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm T500 and Samsung WB850F

 Fujifilm T500 WB850F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm T500 vs Samsung WB850F Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm T500 provides external dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB850F has measurements of 109mm x 62mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm T500 vs Samsung WB850F in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm T500 versus the WB850F.

Fujifilm T500 vs Samsung WB850F size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm T500 and WB850F is 95 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm T500 vs Samsung WB850F top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm T500 vs Samsung WB850F Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be tough to envision the gap between sensor sizes purely by reading through specs. The pic here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm T500 and WB850F.

As you can plainly see, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical megapixels so you can expect similar quality of pictures but you really should take the age of the products into consideration. The more modern Fujifilm T500 is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.

Fujifilm T500 vs Samsung WB850F sensor size comparison

Fujifilm T500 vs Samsung WB850F Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm T500 vs Samsung WB850F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Portrait photography advice
Samsung WB850F Portrait photography advice
34
good MP (16MP)
has face detection focusing
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
42
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
has face detect autofocus
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm T500 as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB850F as a Street photography camera
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (136 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
low maximum ISO (0)
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (250g)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm T500
Sports photography with Samsung WB850F
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
52
great zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
has tracking focus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Travel photography details
Samsung WB850F Travel photography details
75
lighter than average (136 grams)
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
very long zoom (288mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
no Timelapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
69
lighter than competitors in class (250g)
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (23mm)
long reach (483mm)
missing Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Landscape photography advice
Samsung WB850F Landscape photography advice
41
quite wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (0)
does not have RAW format
no Timelapse recording
49
has manual focus
fairly wide (23mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm T500
Vlogging with Samsung WB850F
35
quite wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
lighter than average (136 grams)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone support
34
fairly wide (23mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (250g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
missing microphone port
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Fujifilm T500 vs Samsung WB850F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm T500 and Samsung WB850F
 Fujifilm FinePix T500Samsung WB850F
General Information
Company FujiFilm Samsung
Model type Fujifilm FinePix T500 Samsung WB850F
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-01-07 2012-01-09
Body design Compact 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 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 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 format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-288mm (12.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 614k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - AMOLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 3.50 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance 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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 136 grams (0.30 lbs) 250 grams (0.55 lbs)
Physical dimensions 99 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 109 x 62 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 ID - SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $0 $599