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Fujifilm S9800 vs Samsung WB35F

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42
Fujifilm S9800 front
 
Samsung WB35F front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Fujifilm S9800 vs Samsung WB35F 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
  • Launched January 2015
Samsung WB35F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 194g - 101 x 61 x 28mm
  • Released January 2014
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Fujifilm S9800 vs Samsung WB35F Overview

The following is a in-depth analysis of the Fujifilm S9800 vs Samsung WB35F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Samsung. The resolution of the Fujifilm S9800 (16MP) and the WB35F (16MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S9800 was announced 13 months after the WB35F which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm S9800 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB35F being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the Fujifilm S9800 scores vs the WB35F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9800 over the Samsung WB35F

 Fujifilm S9800 WB35F 
ReleasedJanuary 2015January 2014Newer by 13 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung WB35F over the Fujifilm S9800

 WB35F Fujifilm S9800 
Manual focus More accurate focus

Common features in the Fujifilm S9800 and Samsung WB35F

 Fujifilm S9800 WB35F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm S9800 vs Samsung WB35F Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S9800 has physical measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") along with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) and the Samsung WB35F has dimensions of 101mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm S9800 against the WB35F.

Fujifilm S9800 vs Samsung WB35F size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S9800 and WB35F is 61 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm S9800 vs Samsung WB35F top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S9800 vs Samsung WB35F Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions simply by looking at specs. The image here will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S9800 and WB35F.

All in all, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact megapixels so you should expect similar quality of files but you should always take the release date of the products into consideration. The more recent Fujifilm S9800 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm S9800 vs Samsung WB35F sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S9800 vs Samsung WB35F Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S9800 vs Samsung WB35F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S9800 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB35F as a Portrait photography camera
37
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
37
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S9800 Street photography info
Samsung WB35F Street photography info
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than competitors (670g)
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (194 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S9800 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB35F as a Sports photography camera
53
long zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
provides tracking focus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
40
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S9800 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB35F as a Travel photography camera
57
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
pretty wide (24mm)
long reach (1200mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors (670 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
70
lighter than competition in class (194g)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
long zoom (288mm)
missing Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S9800 Landscape photography features
Samsung WB35F Landscape photography features
42
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
43
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm S9800
Vlogging with Samsung WB35F
57
pretty wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
lack of mic support
heavier than competitors (670g)
31
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (194 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone port
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Fujifilm S9800 vs Samsung WB35F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S9800 and Samsung WB35F
 Fujifilm S9800Samsung WB35F
General Information
Company FujiFilm Samsung
Model Fujifilm S9800 Samsung WB35F
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2015-01-14 2014-01-07
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
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) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focus distance 7cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 920k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1700s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m (with Auto ISO) -
Flash settings Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (6oi), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 670 gr (1.48 lbs) 194 gr (0.43 lbs)
Physical dimensions 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") 101 x 61 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model 4 x AA BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $299 $130