Fujifilm S9800 vs Samsung WB150F

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.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm S9800 and Samsung WB150F. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm S9800 Gallery and Samsung WB150F Gallery.

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).

Check the Fujifilm S9800 versus Samsung WB150F in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.