FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Samsung WB50F
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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Samsung WB50F Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 12800)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 730g - 131 x 91 x 126mm
- Revealed January 2011
- Additionally referred to as FinePix HS22 EXR
- Later Model is Fujifilm HS30EXR
(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
- Introduced January 2014

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Samsung WB50F Overview
On this page, we will be evaluating the FujiFilm HS20 EXR and Samsung WB50F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands FujiFilm and Samsung. The resolution of the HS20 EXR (16MP) and the WB50F (16MP) is pretty close but the HS20 EXR (1/2") and WB50F (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizes.

The HS20 EXR was revealed 4 years before the WB50F and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm HS20 EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB50F being a Compact camera.
Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a simple view of how the HS20 EXR matches up versus the WB50F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Samsung WB50F Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR & Samsung WB50F. The full galleries are viewable at FujiFilm HS20 EXR Gallery & Samsung WB50F Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm HS20 EXR over the Samsung WB50F
HS20 EXR | WB50F | |||
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Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB50F over the FujiFilm HS20 EXR
WB50F | HS20 EXR | |||
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Introduced | January 2014 | ![]() | January 2011 | Fresher by 36 months |
Common features in the FujiFilm HS20 EXR and Samsung WB50F
HS20 EXR | WB50F | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial exact focus | ||
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal screen dimensions |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 460k | Same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Missing Touch friendly screen |
FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Samsung WB50F Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to carry your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and size. The FujiFilm HS20 EXR has got outside dimensions of 131mm x 91mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") with a weight of 730 grams (1.61 lbs) and the Samsung WB50F has specifications of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") having a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs).
Compare the FujiFilm HS20 EXR and Samsung WB50F in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is a front view scale comparison of the HS20 EXR and the WB50F.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the HS20 EXR and WB50F is 58 and 92 respectively.

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Samsung WB50F Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizing purely by viewing a spec sheet. The visual underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the HS20 EXR and WB50F.
Clearly, the two cameras provide the same MP albeit not the same sensor sizing. The HS20 EXR offers the bigger sensor which should make getting shallower DOF less difficult. The older HS20 EXR will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Samsung WB50F Screen and ViewFinder


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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Samsung WB50F Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR | Samsung WB50F | |
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General Information | ||
Company | FujiFilm | Samsung |
Model | FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR | Samsung WB50F |
Also called as | FinePix HS22 EXR | - |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2011-01-05 | 2014-01-07 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | EXR | - |
Sensor type | EXRCMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.4 x 4.8mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 30.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Max enhanced ISO | 12800 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
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) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-5.6 | f/3.1-6.3 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.6 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 460 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display tech | TFT color LCD monitor | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 97% | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30s | - |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | - |
Continuous shutter rate | 8.0 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.20 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | - |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
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 |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4 | - |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 730 grams (1.61 pounds) | 207 grams (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 | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at release | $600 | $180 |