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FujiFilm HS10 vs Samsung WB50F

Portability
60
Imaging
34
Features
50
Overall
40
FujiFilm FinePix HS10 front
 
Samsung WB50F front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
36
Overall
38

FujiFilm HS10 vs Samsung WB50F Key Specs

FujiFilm HS10
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 666g - 131 x 91 x 126mm
  • Launched July 2010
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix HS11
Samsung WB50F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 207g - 101 x 68 x 27mm
  • Launched January 2014
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FujiFilm HS10 vs Samsung WB50F Overview

Lets look closer at the FujiFilm HS10 and Samsung WB50F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Samsung. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the HS10 (10MP) and WB50F (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The HS10 was revealed 4 years prior to the WB50F and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm HS10 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB50F being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the HS10 grades against the WB50F in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm HS10 over the Samsung WB50F

 HS10 WB50F 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Samsung WB50F over the FujiFilm HS10

 WB50F HS10 
LaunchedJanuary 2014July 2010Fresher by 42 months
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm HS10 and Samsung WB50F

 HS10 WB50F 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm HS10 vs Samsung WB50F Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm HS10 offers outside dimensions of 131mm x 91mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") with a weight of 666 grams (1.47 lbs) while the Samsung WB50F has measurements of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the HS10 against the WB50F.

FujiFilm HS10 vs Samsung WB50F size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HS10 and WB50F is 60 and 92 respectively.

FujiFilm HS10 vs Samsung WB50F top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm HS10 vs Samsung WB50F Sensor Comparison

Typically, its difficult to see the difference between sensor sizing only by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the HS10 and WB50F.

As you can see, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Samsung WB50F to give you more detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures more aggressively. The older HS10 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm HS10 vs Samsung WB50F sensor size comparison

FujiFilm HS10 vs Samsung WB50F Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm HS10 vs Samsung WB50F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm HS10
Portrait photography with Samsung WB50F
40
has manual focus
saves RAW files
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
37
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual exposure
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm HS10 Street photography features
Samsung WB50F Street photography features
54
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
small sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than others in class (666 grams)
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (207g)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm HS10 Sports photography features
Samsung WB50F Sports photography features
42
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking autofocus
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
40
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm HS10
Travel photography with Samsung WB50F
45
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than others in class (666g)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competition in class (207g)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
great zoom (288mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm HS10
Landscape photography with Samsung WB50F
44
has manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have Time Lapse function
47
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm HS10 Vlogging information
Samsung WB50F Vlogging information
23
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have external mic socket
heavier than others in class (666 grams)
30
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (207g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone socket
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FujiFilm HS10 vs Samsung WB50F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm HS10 and Samsung WB50F
 FujiFilm FinePix HS10Samsung WB50F
General Information
Make FujiFilm Samsung
Model FujiFilm FinePix HS10 Samsung WB50F
Also referred to as FinePix HS11 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-07-06 2014-01-07
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
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 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds -
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds -
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.10 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 666 gr (1.47 pounds) 207 gr (0.46 pounds)
Physical dimensions 131 x 91 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") 101 x 68 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC Internal MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Card slots One One
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