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FujiFilm HS10 vs Samsung HZ50W

Portability
60
Imaging
33
Features
50
Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix HS10 front
 
Samsung HZ50W front
Portability
70
Imaging
36
Features
44
Overall
39

FujiFilm HS10 vs Samsung HZ50W Key Specs

FujiFilm HS10
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 666g - 131 x 91 x 126mm
  • Released July 2010
  • Also referred to as FinePix HS11
Samsung HZ50W
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-676mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 426g - 116 x 83 x 91mm
  • Released May 2010
  • Also referred to as WB5500
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FujiFilm HS10 vs Samsung HZ50W Overview

On this page, we will be analyzing the FujiFilm HS10 vs Samsung HZ50W, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Samsung. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the HS10 (10MP) and HZ50W (14MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The HS10 was announced 3 months after the HZ50W which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the HS10 matches up against the HZ50W with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm HS10 over the Samsung HZ50W

 HS10 HZ50W 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ50W over the FujiFilm HS10

 HZ50W HS10 

Common features in the FujiFilm HS10 and Samsung HZ50W

 HS10 HZ50W 
ReleasedJuly 2010May 2010Same generation
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

FujiFilm HS10 vs Samsung HZ50W Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm HS10 offers outer measurements of 131mm x 91mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") having a weight of 666 grams (1.47 lbs) while the Samsung HZ50W has proportions of 116mm x 83mm x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") and a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).

Compare the FujiFilm HS10 vs Samsung HZ50W in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the HS10 compared to the HZ50W.

FujiFilm HS10 vs Samsung HZ50W size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the HS10 and HZ50W is 60 and 70 respectively.

FujiFilm HS10 vs Samsung HZ50W top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm HS10 vs Samsung HZ50W Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes only by viewing specifications. The image underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the HS10 and HZ50W.

To sum up, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Samsung HZ50W to result in greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures more aggressively.

FujiFilm HS10 vs Samsung HZ50W sensor size comparison

FujiFilm HS10 vs Samsung HZ50W Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm HS10 vs Samsung HZ50W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm HS10 Portrait photography features
Samsung HZ50W Portrait photography features
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focusing manually
exports RAW files
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
45
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
saves RAW files
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm HS10 Street photography highlights
Samsung HZ50W Street photography highlights
54
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
sensor is small (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition (666g)
55
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm HS10 Sports photography advice
Samsung HZ50W Sports photography advice
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great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking focus
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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long zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm HS10
Travel photography with Samsung HZ50W
45
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (666 grams)
low megapixels (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
58
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
has built in flash
really wide (26mm)
very long zoom (676mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm HS10 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung HZ50W as a Landscape photography camera
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focusing manually
quite wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no Timelapse function
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focusing manually
really wide (26mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
saves RAW files
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm HS10 Vlogging features
Samsung HZ50W Vlogging features
23
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
no microphone socket
more heavy than competition (666g)
24
really wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone jack
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FujiFilm HS10 vs Samsung HZ50W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm HS10 and Samsung HZ50W
 FujiFilm FinePix HS10Samsung HZ50W
General Information
Make FujiFilm Samsung
Model FujiFilm FinePix HS10 Samsung HZ50W
Also called as FinePix HS11 WB5500
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-07-06 2010-05-03
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 26-676mm (26.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus distance 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 16s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.10 m 5.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 448 x 336 (30, 120, 240 fps), 224 x 168 (420 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 666 gr (1.47 lb) 426 gr (0.94 lb)
Physical dimensions 131 x 91 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") 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 4 x AA 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
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $900 $250