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Fujifilm S9900w vs Samsung WB850F

Portability
61
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45
Fujifilm S9900w front
 
Samsung WB850F front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43

Fujifilm S9900w vs Samsung WB850F 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
  • Released January 2015
Samsung WB850F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 250g - 109 x 62 x 25mm
  • Launched January 2012
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Fujifilm S9900w vs Samsung WB850F Overview

Following is a comprehensive comparison of the Fujifilm S9900w vs Samsung WB850F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands FujiFilm and Samsung. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S9900w (16MP) and the WB850F (16MP) is very close and both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S9900w was revealed 3 years after the WB850F which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm S9900w being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB850F being a Compact camera.

Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a concise summary of how the Fujifilm S9900w matches up against the WB850F when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9900w over the Samsung WB850F

 Fujifilm S9900w WB850F 
LaunchedJanuary 2015January 2012More modern by 37 months
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung WB850F over the Fujifilm S9900w

 WB850F Fujifilm S9900w 
Display resolution614k460kCrisper display (+154k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S9900w and Samsung WB850F

 Fujifilm S9900w WB850F 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Fujifilm S9900w vs Samsung WB850F Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S9900w provides exterior 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 WB850F has dimensions of 109mm x 62mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") and a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm S9900w vs the WB850F.

Fujifilm S9900w vs Samsung WB850F size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S9900w and WB850F is 61 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm S9900w vs Samsung WB850F top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S9900w vs Samsung WB850F Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizes only by viewing specifications. The picture below should provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S9900w and WB850F.

To sum up, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of files although you have to consider the age of the cameras into account. The fresher Fujifilm S9900w provides an advantage in sensor tech.

Fujifilm S9900w vs Samsung WB850F sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S9900w vs Samsung WB850F Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S9900w vs Samsung WB850F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S9900w Portrait photography factors
Samsung WB850F Portrait photography factors
44
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
43
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
has face detect focus
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S9900w Street photography highlights
Samsung WB850F Street photography highlights
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than competition (670g)
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (250 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S9900w as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB850F as a Sports photography camera
53
long zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
52
long zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S9900w as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB850F as a Travel photography camera
61
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
pretty wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1200mm)
more heavy than competition (670g)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
69
lighter than competition in class (250g)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (23mm)
long reach (483mm)
missing Timelapse function
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S9900w as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB850F as a Landscape photography camera
50
manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
49
has manual focus
relatively wide (23mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S9900w Vlogging details
Samsung WB850F Vlogging details
57
pretty wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
lack of microphone support
more heavy than competition (670 grams)
34
relatively wide (23mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (250 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly display
missing microphone port
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Fujifilm S9900w vs Samsung WB850F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S9900w and Samsung WB850F
 Fujifilm S9900wSamsung WB850F
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Samsung
Model type Fujifilm S9900w Samsung WB850F
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2015-01-14 2012-01-09
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 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 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance 7cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 614 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - AMOLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 920 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1700 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (with Auto ISO) 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (6oi), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 670 grams (1.48 pounds) 250 grams (0.55 pounds)
Physical dimensions 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") 109 x 62 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID 4 x AA SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $719 $599