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Fujifilm S9800 vs Samsung WB50F

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42
Fujifilm S9800 front
 
Samsung WB50F front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
36
Overall
38

Fujifilm S9800 vs Samsung WB50F Key Specs

Fujifilm S9800
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Announced January 2015
Samsung WB50F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 207g - 101 x 68 x 27mm
  • Revealed January 2014
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Fujifilm S9800 vs Samsung WB50F Overview

Below is a complete review of the Fujifilm S9800 versus Samsung WB50F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Samsung. The resolution of the Fujifilm S9800 (16MP) and the WB50F (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S9800 was unveiled 13 months later than the WB50F which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm S9800 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB50F being a Compact camera.

Before going into a full comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the Fujifilm S9800 scores versus the WB50F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9800 over the Samsung WB50F

 Fujifilm S9800 WB50F 
RevealedJanuary 2015January 2014More recent by 13 months
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung WB50F over the Fujifilm S9800

 WB50F Fujifilm S9800 
Manual focus Very accurate focus

Common features in the Fujifilm S9800 and Samsung WB50F

 Fujifilm S9800 WB50F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Screen resolution460k460kIdentical screen resolution
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm S9800 vs Samsung WB50F Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S9800 features outer measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") having a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) while the Samsung WB50F has sizing of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm S9800 compared to the WB50F.

Fujifilm S9800 vs Samsung WB50F size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S9800 and WB50F is 61 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm S9800 vs Samsung WB50F top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S9800 vs Samsung WB50F Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements simply by going over a spec sheet. The visual here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S9800 and WB50F.

As you can see, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same MP therefore you should expect similar quality of photos although you might want to take the production date of the products into consideration. The more modern Fujifilm S9800 should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm S9800 vs Samsung WB50F sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S9800 vs Samsung WB50F Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S9800 vs Samsung WB50F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S9800 Portrait photography details
Samsung WB50F Portrait photography details
37
decent MP (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
37
has manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S9800 Street photography highlights
Samsung WB50F Street photography highlights
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (670 grams)
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (207 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S9800 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB50F as a Sports photography camera
53
long zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S9800 Travel photography details
Samsung WB50F Travel photography details
57
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
really wide (24mm)
long reach (1200mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (670 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
69
lighter than average in class (207 grams)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
very long reach (288mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S9800 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung WB50F Landscape photography highlights
42
really wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
47
has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm S9800
Vlogging with Samsung WB50F
57
really wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
doesn't have microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (670g)
30
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (207 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic socket
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Fujifilm S9800 vs Samsung WB50F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S9800 and Samsung WB50F
 Fujifilm S9800Samsung WB50F
General Information
Make FujiFilm Samsung
Model type Fujifilm S9800 Samsung WB50F
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2015-01-14 2014-01-07
Physical type 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias 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 format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focusing range 7cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 920 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs -
Highest shutter speed 1/1700 secs -
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (with Auto ISO) -
Flash modes Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 670g (1.48 lb) 207g (0.46 lb)
Physical dimensions 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") 101 x 68 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1")
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 life 300 pictures -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID 4 x AA BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $299 $180