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Fujifilm Z35 vs Samsung WB850F

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix Z35 front
 
Samsung WB850F front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43

Fujifilm Z35 vs Samsung WB850F Key Specs

Fujifilm Z35
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
  • 125g - 90 x 58 x 24mm
  • Revealed July 2009
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 Z35 vs Samsung WB850F Overview

Here is a thorough overview of the Fujifilm Z35 versus Samsung WB850F, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands FujiFilm and Samsung. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm Z35 (10MP) and WB850F (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z35 was announced 3 years earlier than the WB850F and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the Fujifilm Z35 grades against the WB850F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Photography Glossary

				

Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z35 over the Samsung WB850F

 Fujifilm Z35 WB850F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB850F over the Fujifilm Z35

 WB850F Fujifilm Z35 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012July 2009Fresher by 30 months
Focus manually More exact focus
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution614k230kSharper screen (+384k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm Z35 and Samsung WB850F

 Fujifilm Z35 WB850F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm Z35 vs Samsung WB850F Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm Z35 has got exterior measurements of 90mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 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).

Compare the Fujifilm Z35 versus Samsung WB850F in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm Z35 against the WB850F.

Fujifilm Z35 vs Samsung WB850F size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm Z35 and WB850F is 95 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm Z35 vs Samsung WB850F top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z35 vs Samsung WB850F Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizing just by reviewing specs. The visual below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm Z35 and WB850F.

All in all, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Samsung WB850F to offer you more detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The older Fujifilm Z35 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm Z35 vs Samsung WB850F sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z35 vs Samsung WB850F Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z35 vs Samsung WB850F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 Portrait photography advice
Samsung WB850F Portrait photography advice
19
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
43
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16MP)
supports face detect focus
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB850F as a Street photography camera
54
lighter than competition in class (125g)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (250g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 Sports photography factors
Samsung WB850F Sports photography factors
16
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
52
great zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm Z35
Travel photography with Samsung WB850F
56
lighter than competition in class (125g)
built-in flash
missing Timelapse function
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
69
lighter than competition in class (250g)
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (23mm)
long reach (483mm)
no Time Lapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm Z35
Landscape photography with Samsung WB850F
22
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
no manual control
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Timelapse function
49
you can focus manually
fairly wide (23mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 Vlogging factors
Samsung WB850F Vlogging factors
25
lighter than competition in class (125g)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external microphone jack
34
fairly wide (23mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (250 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
no mic jack
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Fujifilm Z35 vs Samsung WB850F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z35 and Samsung WB850F
 Fujifilm FinePix Z35Samsung WB850F
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Samsung
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Z35 Samsung WB850F
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-07-22 2012-01-09
Body design 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance 8cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 614 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - AMOLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 3s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (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 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 125g (0.28 lb) 250g (0.55 lb)
Physical dimensions 90 x 58 x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") 109 x 62 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 NP-45A SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $130 $599