FujiFilm S2500HD vs Samsung HZ50W
Portability
78 Imaging
35 Features
30 Overall
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78 Imaging
35 Features
30 Overall
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Portability
70 Imaging
36 Features
44 Overall
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70 Imaging
36 Features
44 Overall
39
FujiFilm S2500HD vs Samsung HZ50W Key Specs
FujiFilm S2500HD
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 337g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
- Released July 2010
- Additionally Known as FinePix S2600HD
Samsung HZ50W
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-676mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
- 426g - 116 x 83 x 91mm
- Announced May 2010
- Also referred to as WB5500
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Following is a in-depth analysis of the FujiFilm S2500HD versus Samsung HZ50W, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Samsung. The resolution of the S2500HD (12MP) and the HZ50W (14MP) is very well matched and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
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Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the S2500HD scores vs the HZ50W in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Photography Glossary FujiFilm S2500HD vs Samsung HZ50W Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD & Samsung HZ50W. The full galleries are provided at FujiFilm S2500HD Gallery & Samsung HZ50W Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2500HD over the Samsung HZ50W
| S2500HD | HZ50W |
|---|
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ50W over the FujiFilm S2500HD
| HZ50W | S2500HD | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Very precise focus |
Common features in the FujiFilm S2500HD and Samsung HZ50W
| S2500HD | HZ50W | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | July 2010 |  | May 2010 | Similar age |
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal display dimensions |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Exact same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither contains Touch display |
FujiFilm S2500HD vs Samsung HZ50W Physical Comparison
When you are looking to carry around your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm S2500HD has got outer dimensions of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") having a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ50W has measurements of 116mm x 83mm x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).
Take a look at the FujiFilm S2500HD versus Samsung HZ50W in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the S2500HD vs the HZ50W.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the S2500HD and HZ50W is 78 and 70 respectively.
FujiFilm S2500HD vs Samsung HZ50W Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is hard to envision the difference between sensor sizes merely by checking technical specs. The image below will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S2500HD and HZ50W.
As you can tell, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Samsung HZ50W to give you extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively.
FujiFilm S2500HD vs Samsung HZ50W Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with FujiFilm S2500HD
Portrait photography with Samsung HZ50W
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
focusing manually
good megapixels (14MP)
saves RAW formats
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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FujiFilm S2500HD Street photography features
Samsung HZ50W Street photography features
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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FujiFilm S2500HD Sports photography info
Samsung HZ50W Sports photography info
amazing zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
amazing zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel photography with FujiFilm S2500HD
Travel photography with Samsung HZ50W
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
long zoom (504mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
good megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
very long reach (676mm)
missing Timelapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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FujiFilm S2500HD Landscape photography features
Samsung HZ50W Landscape photography features
decently wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
focusing manually
fairly wide (26mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
saves RAW formats
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
missing Timelapse function
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FujiFilm S2500HD Vlogging features
Samsung HZ50W Vlogging features
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic jack
fairly wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone socket
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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Samsung HZ50W Specifications
| FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD | Samsung HZ50W | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | FujiFilm | Samsung |
| Model type | FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD | Samsung HZ50W |
| Also called | FinePix S2600HD | WB5500 |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Released | 2010-07-06 | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12MP | 14MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Maximum boosted ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 64 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-504mm (18.0x) | 26-676mm (26.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | f/2.8-5.0 |
| Macro focusing range | 2cm | 10cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
| Viewfinder coverage | 99% | - |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 16 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames/s | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.40 m | 5.60 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance 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) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 337 grams (0.74 pounds) | 426 grams (0.94 pounds) |
| Physical 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 All around rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery ID | 4 x AA | SLB-11A |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC, Internal | SC/SDHC, Internal |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Price at launch | $200 | $250 |