FujiFilm F300EXR vs Samsung HZ50W
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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Samsung HZ50W Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Samsung HZ50W Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR & Samsung HZ50W. The complete galleries are viewable at FujiFilm F300EXR Gallery & Samsung HZ50W Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm F300EXR over the Samsung HZ50W
F300EXR | HZ50W | |||
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Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ50W over the FujiFilm F300EXR
HZ50W | F300EXR | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More precise focusing |
Common features in the FujiFilm F300EXR and Samsung HZ50W
F300EXR | HZ50W | |||
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Launched | July 2010 | ![]() | May 2010 | Same age |
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Samsung HZ50W Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR | Samsung HZ50W | |
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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 |