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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Samsung HZ50W

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR front
 
Samsung HZ50W front
Portability
70
Imaging
37
Features
44
Overall
39

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Samsung HZ50W Key Specs

FujiFilm F300EXR
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 215g - 104 x 59 x 33mm
  • Launched July 2010
  • Alternate Name is FinePix F305EXR
Samsung HZ50W
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-676mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 426g - 116 x 83 x 91mm
  • Launched May 2010
  • Other Name is WB5500
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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Samsung HZ50W Overview

Lets look a bit more in depth at the FujiFilm F300EXR versus Samsung HZ50W, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Samsung. The image resolution of the F300EXR (12MP) and the HZ50W (14MP) is relatively close but the F300EXR (1/2") and HZ50W (1/2.3") feature different sensor size.

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The F300EXR was released 3 months after the HZ50W which means that they are of a similar age. Both the cameras come with different body type with the FujiFilm F300EXR being a Compact camera and the Samsung HZ50W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a concise summary of how the F300EXR matches up against the HZ50W with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm F300EXR over the Samsung HZ50W

 F300EXR HZ50W 
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ50W over the FujiFilm F300EXR

 HZ50W F300EXR 
Manual focus More precise focusing

Common features in the FujiFilm F300EXR and Samsung HZ50W

 F300EXR HZ50W 
LaunchedJuly 2010May 2010Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Samsung HZ50W Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm F300EXR has got outside measurements of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ50W has dimensions of 116mm x 83mm x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).

Check out the FujiFilm F300EXR versus Samsung HZ50W in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select during that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the F300EXR and the HZ50W.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Samsung HZ50W size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the F300EXR and HZ50W is 91 and 70 respectively.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Samsung HZ50W top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Samsung HZ50W Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizes just by viewing specifications. The pic below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the F300EXR and HZ50W.

Plainly, both of those cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The F300EXR because of its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Samsung HZ50W will provide you with more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Samsung HZ50W sensor size comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Samsung HZ50W Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Samsung HZ50W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Portrait photography info
Samsung HZ50W Portrait photography info
21
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
no RAW support
46
focusing manually
MP count decent (14MP)
exports RAW files
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Street photography highlights
Samsung HZ50W Street photography highlights
60
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (215 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
no RAW support
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Sports photography advice
Samsung HZ50W Sports photography advice
34
great zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
no phase detect autofocus
48
long zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Travel photography factors
Samsung HZ50W Travel photography factors
63
lighter than competitors (215g)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
long zoom (360mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
58
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (26mm)
very long zoom (676mm)
missing Timelapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung HZ50W as a Landscape photography camera
38
reasonably wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
51
focusing manually
really wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
exports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Vlogging information
Samsung HZ50W Vlogging information
30
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (215 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic port
24
really wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone socket
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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Samsung HZ50W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm F300EXR and Samsung HZ50W
 FujiFilm FinePix F300EXRSamsung HZ50W
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Samsung
Model FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR Samsung HZ50W
Also called as FinePix F305EXR WB5500
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-07-21 2010-05-03
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max boosted ISO 12800 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-360mm (15.0x) 26-676mm (26.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus distance 5cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 16 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 2.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.20 m 5.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 215g (0.47 pounds) 426g (0.94 pounds)
Dimensions 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 116 x 83 x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model NP-50 SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch cost $280 $250