Fujifilm XF1 vs Samsung WB850F

Below, we will be evaluating the Fujifilm XF1 and Samsung WB850F, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors FujiFilm and Samsung. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm XF1 (12MP) and WB850F (16MP) and the Fujifilm XF1 (2/3") and WB850F (1/2.3") use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm XF1 was introduced 9 months after the WB850F so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple summary of how the Fujifilm XF1 matches up vs the WB850F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm XF1 and Samsung WB850F. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm XF1 Gallery and Samsung WB850F Gallery.

If you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm XF1 enjoys exterior measurements of 108mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs) while the Samsung WB850F has sizing of 109mm x 62mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") and a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm XF1 and Samsung WB850F in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm XF1 versus the WB850F.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XF1 and WB850F is 90 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, it is very hard to see the gap between sensor sizes simply by reading specifications. The image underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm XF1 and WB850F.

To sum up, both of those cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm XF1 with its bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh simpler and the Samsung WB850F will offer extra detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm XF1 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.