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Fujifilm S9800 vs Samsung WB150F

Portability
61
Imaging
41
Features
46
Overall
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Fujifilm S9800 front
 
Samsung WB150F front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
42
Overall
39

Fujifilm S9800 vs Samsung WB150F Key Specs

Fujifilm S9800
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Released January 2015
Samsung WB150F
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 188g - 107 x 61 x 23mm
  • Announced January 2012
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Fujifilm S9800 vs Samsung WB150F Overview

In this write-up, we will be looking at the Fujifilm S9800 versus Samsung WB150F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Samsung. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S9800 (16MP) and the WB150F (14MP) is pretty well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S9800 was introduced 3 years after the WB150F which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm S9800 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB150F being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the Fujifilm S9800 matches up vs the WB150F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9800 over the Samsung WB150F

 Fujifilm S9800 WB150F 
AnnouncedJanuary 2015January 2012Newer by 37 months
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung WB150F over the Fujifilm S9800

 WB150F Fujifilm S9800 
Manually focus Dial exact focus

Common features in the Fujifilm S9800 and Samsung WB150F

 Fujifilm S9800 WB150F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Screen resolution460k460kSame screen resolution
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm S9800 vs Samsung WB150F Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S9800 provides external measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") accompanied by a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) while the Samsung WB150F has sizing of 107mm x 61mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use during that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm S9800 against the WB150F.

Fujifilm S9800 vs Samsung WB150F size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S9800 and WB150F is 61 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm S9800 vs Samsung WB150F top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S9800 vs Samsung WB150F Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to see the gap between sensor dimensions just by looking at specs. The picture here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S9800 and WB150F.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Fujifilm S9800 to give extra detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm S9800 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm S9800 vs Samsung WB150F sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S9800 vs Samsung WB150F Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S9800 vs Samsung WB150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm S9800
Portrait photography with Samsung WB150F
37
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
no manual focus
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
42
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (14MP)
has face detection focus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S9800 Street photography advice
Samsung WB150F Street photography advice
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than average in class (670g)
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (188g)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm S9800
Sports photography with Samsung WB150F
53
long zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
52
incredible zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S9800 Travel photography highlights
Samsung WB150F Travel photography highlights
57
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
rather wide (24mm)
great reach (1200mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than average in class (670g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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lighter than average in class (188 grams)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
very long zoom (432mm)
no Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S9800 Landscape photography features
Samsung WB150F Landscape photography features
42
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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focusing manually
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm S9800
Vlogging with Samsung WB150F
57
rather wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
lack of microphone support
more heavy than average in class (670g)
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pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
lighter than average in class (188 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic port
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Fujifilm S9800 vs Samsung WB150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S9800 and Samsung WB150F
 Fujifilm S9800Samsung WB150F
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Samsung
Model Fujifilm S9800 Samsung WB150F
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2015-01-14 2012-01-09
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
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 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus distance 7cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 920k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 16 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1700 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m (with Auto ISO) 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro 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 (6oi), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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 None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 670 gr (1.48 lbs) 188 gr (0.41 lbs)
Dimensions 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") 107 x 61 x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" 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
Battery life 300 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model 4 x AA SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Price at release $299 $230