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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Samsung WB50F

Portability
58
Imaging
39
Features
55
Overall
45
FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR front
 
Samsung WB50F front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
36
Overall
38

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Samsung WB50F Key Specs

FujiFilm HS20 EXR
(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
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
  • Introduced January 2014
Photography Glossary

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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm HS20 EXR over the Samsung WB50F

 HS20 EXR WB50F 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Samsung WB50F over the FujiFilm HS20 EXR

 WB50F HS20 EXR 
IntroducedJanuary 2014January 2011Fresher by 36 months

Common features in the FujiFilm HS20 EXR and Samsung WB50F

 HS20 EXR WB50F 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Screen resolution460k460kSame 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Samsung WB50F size comparison

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

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Samsung WB50F top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Samsung WB50F Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Samsung WB50F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR Portrait photography highlights
Samsung WB50F Portrait photography highlights
55
manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
sensor is very small (1/2")
37
you can focus manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB50F as a Street photography camera
54
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
sensor is very small (1/2")
heavier than average in class (730g)
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (207g)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR Sports photography features
Samsung WB50F Sports photography features
52
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
sensor is very small (1/2")
does not have phase detect AF
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB50F as a Travel photography camera
51
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than average in class (730g)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competitors in class (207 grams)
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
great zoom (288mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR Landscape photography details
Samsung WB50F Landscape photography details
51
manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
exports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is very small (1/2")
no Time Lapse recording
47
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR Vlogging info
Samsung WB50F Vlogging info
25
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
no external mic socket
heavier than average in class (730g)
30
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (207 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone support
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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Samsung WB50F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm HS20 EXR and Samsung WB50F
 FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXRSamsung WB50F
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