Fujifilm Z35 vs Samsung WB850F
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Fujifilm Z35 vs Samsung WB850F Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Fujifilm Z35 vs Samsung WB850F Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix Z35 and Samsung WB850F. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm Z35 Gallery and Samsung WB850F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z35 over the Samsung WB850F
Fujifilm Z35 | WB850F |
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Reasons to pick Samsung WB850F over the Fujifilm Z35
WB850F | Fujifilm Z35 | |||
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Announced | January 2012 | ![]() | July 2009 | Fresher by 30 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | More exact focus | ||
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 614k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+384k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm Z35 and Samsung WB850F
Fujifilm Z35 | WB850F | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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.

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Fujifilm Z35 vs Samsung WB850F Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix Z35 | Samsung WB850F | |
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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 |