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Fujifilm S9900w vs Samsung WB35F

Portability
61
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45
Fujifilm S9900w front
 
Samsung WB35F front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Fujifilm S9900w vs Samsung WB35F Key Specs

Fujifilm S9900w
(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 WB35F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • 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 S9900w vs Samsung WB35F Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Fujifilm S9900w and Samsung WB35F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Samsung. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S9900w (16MP) and the WB35F (16MP) is fairly close and they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S9900w was launched 13 months after the WB35F making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm S9900w being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB35F being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the Fujifilm S9900w matches up versus the WB35F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9900w over the Samsung WB35F

 Fujifilm S9900w WB35F 
ReleasedJanuary 2015January 2014More modern by 13 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung WB35F over the Fujifilm S9900w

 WB35F Fujifilm S9900w 

Common features in the Fujifilm S9900w and Samsung WB35F

 Fujifilm S9900w WB35F 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Fujifilm S9900w vs Samsung WB35F Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry around your camera, you should consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S9900w enjoys 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) and the Samsung WB35F has sizing of 101mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm S9900w and Samsung WB35F in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm S9900w compared to the WB35F.

Fujifilm S9900w vs Samsung WB35F size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S9900w and WB35F is 61 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm S9900w vs Samsung WB35F top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S9900w vs Samsung WB35F Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes simply by viewing a spec sheet. The picture underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S9900w and WB35F.

Clearly, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of photographs though you need to factor the age of the cameras into account. The younger Fujifilm S9900w provides an edge in sensor technology.

Fujifilm S9900w vs Samsung WB35F sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S9900w vs Samsung WB35F Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S9900w vs Samsung WB35F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S9900w Portrait photography info
Samsung WB35F Portrait photography info
44
you can focus manually
decent MP (16MP)
comes with face detect focusing
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
37
focusing manually
good resolution (16MP)
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm S9900w
Street photography with Samsung WB35F
41
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than average (670g)
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (194g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S9900w Sports photography info
Samsung WB35F Sports photography info
53
amazing zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
40
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm S9900w
Travel photography with Samsung WB35F
61
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
really wide (24mm)
great zoom (1200mm)
heavier than average (670 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
70
lighter than others in class (194g)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
great reach (288mm)
no Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S9900w Landscape photography advice
Samsung WB35F Landscape photography advice
50
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
43
focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm S9900w
Vlogging with Samsung WB35F
57
really wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
no mic support
heavier than average (670 grams)
31
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (194g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic jack
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Fujifilm S9900w vs Samsung WB35F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S9900w and Samsung WB35F
 Fujifilm S9900wSamsung WB35F
General Information
Company FujiFilm Samsung
Model type Fujifilm S9900w Samsung WB35F
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 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 dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface 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
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focusing range 7cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 920 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1700 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 10.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (with Auto ISO) -
Flash settings Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro -
External flash
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
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 670 grams (1.48 lb) 194 grams (0.43 lb)
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 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 images -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID 4 x AA BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $719 $130