Fujifilm X-S1 vs Samsung WB800F

Below is a thorough overview of the Fujifilm X-S1 vs Samsung WB800F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands FujiFilm and Samsung. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-S1 (12MP) and WB800F (16MP) and the Fujifilm X-S1 (2/3") and WB800F (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X-S1 was introduced 13 months earlier than the WB800F making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm X-S1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB800F being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the Fujifilm X-S1 matches up versus the WB800F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm X-S1 and Samsung WB800F. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X-S1 Gallery and Samsung WB800F Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-S1 has got external dimensions 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 WB800F has specifications of 111mm x 65mm x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") along with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

See the Fujifilm X-S1 vs Samsung WB800F in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm X-S1 vs the WB800F.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-S1 and WB800F is 52 and 92 respectively.

In many cases, it can be hard to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements merely by looking through specs. The graphic here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-S1 and WB800F.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-S1 having a larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Samsung WB800F will result in extra detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The older Fujifilm X-S1 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.