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Fujifilm XP80 vs Samsung WB850F

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
35
Overall
38
Fujifilm XP80 front
 
Samsung WB850F front
Portability
91
Imaging
38
Features
51
Overall
43

Fujifilm XP80 vs Samsung WB850F Key Specs

Fujifilm XP80
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 179g - 104 x 67 x 26mm
  • Revealed January 2015
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm XP70
  • New Model is Fujifilm XP90
Samsung WB850F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 250g - 109 x 62 x 25mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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Fujifilm XP80 vs Samsung WB850F Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the Fujifilm XP80 and Samsung WB850F, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands FujiFilm and Samsung. The image resolution of the Fujifilm XP80 (16MP) and the WB850F (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP80 was released 3 years later than the WB850F and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the Fujifilm XP80 matches up vs the WB850F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP80 over the Samsung WB850F

 Fujifilm XP80 WB850F 
RevealedJanuary 2015January 2012Fresher by 37 months

Reasons to pick Samsung WB850F over the Fujifilm XP80

 WB850F Fujifilm XP80 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution614k460kSharper screen (+154k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm XP80 and Samsung WB850F

 Fujifilm XP80 WB850F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Fujifilm XP80 vs Samsung WB850F Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm XP80 provides external dimensions of 104mm x 67mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Samsung WB850F has sizing of 109mm x 62mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") along with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm XP80 and Samsung WB850F in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm XP80 and the WB850F.

Fujifilm XP80 vs Samsung WB850F size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XP80 and WB850F is 93 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm XP80 vs Samsung WB850F top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP80 vs Samsung WB850F Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizing just by looking at specifications. The visual here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm XP80 and WB850F.

To sum up, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact MP therefore you can expect similar quality of images though you should really factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The fresher Fujifilm XP80 provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm XP80 vs Samsung WB850F sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP80 vs Samsung WB850F Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP80 vs Samsung WB850F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP80 Portrait photography advice
Samsung WB850F Portrait photography advice
35
megapixel count decent (16MP)
offers face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
42
has manual focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm XP80
Street photography with Samsung WB850F
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (250g)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP80 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB850F as a Sports photography camera
45
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
offers tracking focus
environment sealing
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery (210 per charge)
lack of phase detect AF
52
great zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP80 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB850F as a Travel photography camera
65
environment sealing
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
terrible battery (210 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
69
lighter than others in class (250 grams)
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (23mm)
long reach (483mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP80 Landscape photography info
Samsung WB850F Landscape photography info
40
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
environment sealing
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
terrible battery (210 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse function
49
has manual focus
rather wide (23mm)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP80 Vlogging advice
Samsung WB850F Vlogging advice
34
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have mic socket
34
rather wide (23mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (250g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have microphone socket
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Fujifilm XP80 vs Samsung WB850F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP80 and Samsung WB850F
 Fujifilm XP80Samsung WB850F
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Samsung
Model type Fujifilm XP80 Samsung WB850F
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2015-01-14 2012-01-09
Physical type Compact 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
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 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance 9cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460k dots 614k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - AMOLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.40 m (with Auto ISO) 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 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 format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 179 grams (0.39 lb) 250 grams (0.55 lb)
Physical dimensions 104 x 67 x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") 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 210 shots -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-45S SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, group) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Cost at release $149 $599