Fujifilm X-S1 vs Samsung WB350F

Lets take a more detailed look at the Fujifilm X-S1 and Samsung WB350F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies FujiFilm and Samsung. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-S1 (12MP) and WB350F (16MP) and the Fujifilm X-S1 (2/3") and WB350F (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X-S1 was announced 3 years prior to the WB350F which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm X-S1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB350F being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-S1 grades versus the WB350F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm X-S1 & Samsung WB350F. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm X-S1 Gallery & Samsung WB350F Gallery.

When you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-S1 enjoys exterior measurements of 135mm x 107mm x 149mm (5.3" x 4.2" x 5.9") and a weight of 920 grams (2.03 lbs) while the Samsung WB350F has dimensions of 114mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm X-S1 and Samsung WB350F in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm X-S1 against the WB350F.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-S1 and WB350F is 52 and 90 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's difficult to see the gap in sensor sizes only by looking through technical specs. The image underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-S1 and WB350F.

As you can tell, both of those cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-S1 with its larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Samsung WB350F will provide you with more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm X-S1 will be behind in sensor technology.