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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Samsung HZ50W

Portability
58
Imaging
39
Features
55
Overall
45
FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR front
 
Samsung HZ50W front
Portability
70
Imaging
37
Features
44
Overall
39

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Samsung HZ50W Key Specs

FujiFilm HS20 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 730g - 131 x 91 x 126mm
  • Released January 2011
  • Also referred to as FinePix HS22 EXR
  • Later Model is Fujifilm HS30EXR
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
  • Also referred to as WB5500
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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Samsung HZ50W Overview

Following is a in depth comparison of the FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Samsung HZ50W, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Samsung. The image resolution of the HS20 EXR (16MP) and the HZ50W (14MP) is relatively well matched but the HS20 EXR (1/2") and HZ50W (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor size.

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The HS20 EXR was announced 9 months after the HZ50W so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a short summary of how the HS20 EXR scores versus the HZ50W with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm HS20 EXR over the Samsung HZ50W

 HS20 EXR HZ50W 
LaunchedJanuary 2011May 2010More modern by 9 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ50W over the FujiFilm HS20 EXR

 HZ50W HS20 EXR 

Common features in the FujiFilm HS20 EXR and Samsung HZ50W

 HS20 EXR HZ50W 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Samsung HZ50W Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The FujiFilm HS20 EXR offers outer measurements of 131mm x 91mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") along with a weight of 730 grams (1.61 lbs) and the Samsung HZ50W has specifications of 116mm x 83mm x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the HS20 EXR vs the HZ50W.

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Samsung HZ50W size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the HS20 EXR and HZ50W is 58 and 70 respectively.

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Samsung HZ50W top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Samsung HZ50W Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizes simply by looking at specifications. The image here will provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the HS20 EXR and HZ50W.

Plainly, both of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The HS20 EXR using its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the FujiFilm HS20 EXR will resolve extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots more aggressively. The fresher HS20 EXR will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Samsung HZ50W sensor size comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Samsung HZ50W Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Samsung HZ50W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm HS20 EXR
Portrait photography with Samsung HZ50W
55
you can focus manually
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
very small sensor (1/2")
46
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (14MP)
exports RAW files
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm HS20 EXR
Street photography with Samsung HZ50W
54
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
very small sensor (1/2")
more heavy than competitors (730 grams)
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR Sports photography advice
Samsung HZ50W Sports photography advice
52
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
very small sensor (1/2")
lacks phase detect AF
48
long zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR Travel photography advice
Samsung HZ50W Travel photography advice
51
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors (730 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
58
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (26mm)
very long zoom (676mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR Landscape photography factors
Samsung HZ50W Landscape photography factors
51
you can focus manually
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
saves RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor (1/2")
lack of Timelapse function
51
focusing manually
really wide (26mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
exports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR Vlogging info
Samsung HZ50W Vlogging info
25
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone socket
more heavy than competitors (730 grams)
24
really wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone port
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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Samsung HZ50W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm HS20 EXR and Samsung HZ50W
 FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXRSamsung HZ50W
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Samsung
Model FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR Samsung HZ50W
Also Known as FinePix HS22 EXR WB5500
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-01-05 2010-05-03
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR -
Sensor type EXRCMOS 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 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max boosted ISO 12800 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 26-676mm (26.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus distance 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 16s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 8.0 frames/s -
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 Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 80 fps), 320 x 112 (320 fps), 320 x 240 (160 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4 H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 730 gr (1.61 lbs) 426 gr (0.94 lbs)
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 recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $600 $250