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Fujifilm XP150 vs Samsung WB850F

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Fujifilm FinePix XP150 front
 
Samsung WB850F front
Portability
91
Imaging
38
Features
51
Overall
43

Fujifilm XP150 vs Samsung WB850F Key Specs

Fujifilm XP150
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 205g - 103 x 71 x 27mm
  • Released 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 XP150 vs Samsung WB850F Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Fujifilm XP150 versus Samsung WB850F, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands FujiFilm and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm XP150 (14MP) and the WB850F (16MP) is relatively close and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP150 was unveiled very close to the WB850F and they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the Fujifilm XP150 grades vs the WB850F for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP150 over the Samsung WB850F

 Fujifilm XP150 WB850F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB850F over the Fujifilm XP150

 WB850F Fujifilm XP150 
Focus manually More precise focus
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution614k230kClearer screen (+384k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm XP150 and Samsung WB850F

 Fujifilm XP150 WB850F 
IntroducedJanuary 2012January 2012Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Fujifilm XP150 vs Samsung WB850F Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera often, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm XP150 features outer dimensions of 103mm x 71mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 1.1") and a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Samsung WB850F has proportions of 109mm x 62mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") and a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm XP150 versus Samsung WB850F in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm XP150 against the WB850F.

Fujifilm XP150 vs Samsung WB850F size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XP150 and WB850F is 92 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm XP150 vs Samsung WB850F top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP150 vs Samsung WB850F Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its hard to picture the difference in sensor sizing merely by researching specifications. The visual here may offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm XP150 and WB850F.

To sum up, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Samsung WB850F to provide you with more detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs way more aggressively.

Fujifilm XP150 vs Samsung WB850F sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP150 vs Samsung WB850F Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP150 vs Samsung WB850F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP150 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB850F as a Portrait photography camera
28
MP count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
42
manual focus
MP count decent (16MP)
includes face detection autofocus
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP150 as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB850F as a Street photography camera
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (250g)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm XP150
Sports photography with Samsung WB850F
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proof
slow frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
52
excellent zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP150 Travel photography highlights
Samsung WB850F Travel photography highlights
67
environment proof
MP count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.9)
69
lighter than others (250 grams)
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (23mm)
great zoom (483mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP150 Landscape photography features
Samsung WB850F Landscape photography features
40
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
environment proof
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
49
manual focus
rather wide (23mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP150 Vlogging factors
Samsung WB850F Vlogging factors
32
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic port
34
rather wide (23mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (250g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of external mic support
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Fujifilm XP150 vs Samsung WB850F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP150 and Samsung WB850F
 Fujifilm FinePix XP150Samsung WB850F
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Samsung
Model Fujifilm FinePix XP150 Samsung WB850F
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-01-05 2012-01-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3072 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range 9cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 614 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor AMOLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.10 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 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 1920x1080 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 BuiltIn BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 205 gr (0.45 lbs) 250 gr (0.55 lbs)
Physical dimensions 103 x 71 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 1.1") 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 -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-50A SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat), Couple, Portrait) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/ SDHC/ SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $260 $599