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FujiFilm S1600 vs Samsung HZ50W

Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix S1600 front
 
Samsung HZ50W front
Portability
70
Imaging
37
Features
44
Overall
39

FujiFilm S1600 vs Samsung HZ50W Key Specs

FujiFilm S1600
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-420mm (F4.0-4.8) lens
  • 337g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Alternate Name is FinePix S1770
Samsung HZ50W
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Raise 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
  • Additionally referred to as WB5500
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FujiFilm S1600 vs Samsung HZ50W Overview

Below, we are evaluating the FujiFilm S1600 and Samsung HZ50W, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies FujiFilm and Samsung. The resolution of the S1600 (12MP) and the HZ50W (14MP) is fairly close and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S1600 was announced 3 months before the HZ50W so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the S1600 matches up against the HZ50W with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1600 over the Samsung HZ50W

 S1600 HZ50W 

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ50W over the FujiFilm S1600

 HZ50W S1600 
Manually focus Very accurate focus

Common features in the FujiFilm S1600 and Samsung HZ50W

 S1600 HZ50W 
ReleasedFebruary 2010May 2010Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

FujiFilm S1600 vs Samsung HZ50W Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm S1600 offers external dimensions of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") with a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) while the Samsung HZ50W has dimensions of 116mm x 83mm x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") along with a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the S1600 and the HZ50W.

FujiFilm S1600 vs Samsung HZ50W size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S1600 and HZ50W is 78 and 70 respectively.

FujiFilm S1600 vs Samsung HZ50W top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S1600 vs Samsung HZ50W Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be hard to see the gap in sensor dimensions just by looking through a spec sheet. The picture here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the S1600 and HZ50W.

As you can see, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Samsung HZ50W to render extra detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively.

FujiFilm S1600 vs Samsung HZ50W sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S1600 vs Samsung HZ50W Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S1600 vs Samsung HZ50W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung HZ50W as a Portrait photography camera
21
no manual focus
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
46
focusing manually
good resolution (14MP)
supports RAW files
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Street photography features
Samsung HZ50W Street photography features
49
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
56
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm S1600
Sports photography with Samsung HZ50W
34
excellent zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
48
excellent zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Travel photography details
Samsung HZ50W Travel photography details
55
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
long zoom (420mm)
no Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f4.0)
58
good resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (26mm)
very long zoom (676mm)
no Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm S1600
Landscape photography with Samsung HZ50W
36
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f4.0)
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Timelapse recording
51
focusing manually
quite wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
supports RAW files
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung HZ50W as a Vlogging camera
25
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f4.0)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone socket
24
quite wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone support
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FujiFilm S1600 vs Samsung HZ50W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S1600 and Samsung HZ50W
 FujiFilm FinePix S1600Samsung HZ50W
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Samsung
Model FujiFilm FinePix S1600 Samsung HZ50W
Also called as FinePix S1770 WB5500
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-02-02 2010-05-03
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD 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 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-420mm (15.0x) 26-676mm (26.0x)
Max aperture f/4.0-4.8 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus distance 2cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 99% -
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 16s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.40 m 5.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 337 grams (0.74 pounds) 426 grams (0.94 pounds)
Dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 116 x 83 x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6")
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 SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC SC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $130 $250