Fujifilm S9800 vs Samsung WB50F
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Fujifilm S9800 vs Samsung WB50F Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Fujifilm S9800 vs Samsung WB50F Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm S9800 and Samsung WB50F. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm S9800 Gallery and Samsung WB50F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9800 over the Samsung WB50F
Fujifilm S9800 | WB50F | |||
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Revealed | January 2015 | ![]() | January 2014 | More 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 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal screen dimensions |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 460k | Identical 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).
Contrast the Fujifilm S9800 versus Samsung WB50F in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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.

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Fujifilm S9800 vs Samsung WB50F Specifications
Fujifilm S9800 | Samsung WB50F | |
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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 |