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FujiFilm S4000 vs Samsung HZ50W

Portability
67
Imaging
36
Features
37
Overall
36
FujiFilm FinePix S4000 front
 
Samsung HZ50W front
Portability
70
Imaging
36
Features
44
Overall
39

FujiFilm S4000 vs Samsung HZ50W Key Specs

FujiFilm S4000
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 540g - 118 x 81 x 100mm
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix S4050
Samsung HZ50W
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Increase 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
  • Also Known as WB5500
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FujiFilm S4000 vs Samsung HZ50W Overview

Here, we are comparing the FujiFilm S4000 and Samsung HZ50W, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands FujiFilm and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the S4000 (14MP) and the HZ50W (14MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S4000 was manufactured 9 months later than the HZ50W and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the S4000 grades vs the HZ50W with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S4000 over the Samsung HZ50W

 S4000 HZ50W 
ReleasedJanuary 2011May 2010Fresher by 9 months
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ50W over the FujiFilm S4000

 HZ50W S4000 
Focus manually More precise focusing

Common features in the FujiFilm S4000 and Samsung HZ50W

 S4000 HZ50W 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

FujiFilm S4000 vs Samsung HZ50W Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera, you need to factor in its weight and size. The FujiFilm S4000 offers outside dimensions of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") along with a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) and the Samsung HZ50W has specifications of 116mm x 83mm x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") along with a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).

Check the FujiFilm S4000 and Samsung HZ50W in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the S4000 against the HZ50W.

FujiFilm S4000 vs Samsung HZ50W size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the S4000 and HZ50W is 67 and 70 respectively.

FujiFilm S4000 vs Samsung HZ50W top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S4000 vs Samsung HZ50W Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizing just by checking out specs. The photograph here will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the S4000 and HZ50W.

All in all, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same MP and you should expect comparable quality of pictures however you should really consider the production date of the cameras into account. The more modern S4000 should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

FujiFilm S4000 vs Samsung HZ50W sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S4000 vs Samsung HZ50W Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S4000 vs Samsung HZ50W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Portrait photography features
Samsung HZ50W Portrait photography features
34
good resolution (14MP)
supports face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
45
manual focus
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
delivers RAW files
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Street photography factors
Samsung HZ50W Street photography factors
43
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than average in class (540 grams)
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Sports photography info
Samsung HZ50W Sports photography info
46
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
48
great zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung HZ50W as a Travel photography camera
54
good resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than average in class (540 grams)
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
58
resolution is good (14MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
great zoom (676mm)
no Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung HZ50W as a Landscape photography camera
41
relatively wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
51
manual focus
relatively wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Vlogging info
Samsung HZ50W Vlogging info
24
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focus
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic port
heavier than average in class (540g)
24
relatively wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic socket
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FujiFilm S4000 vs Samsung HZ50W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S4000 and Samsung HZ50W
 FujiFilm FinePix S4000Samsung HZ50W
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Samsung
Model FujiFilm FinePix S4000 Samsung HZ50W
Otherwise known as FinePix S4050 WB5500
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-01-05 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 dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 26-676mm (26.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus range 2cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 16s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m 5.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (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
Mic 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 540 gr (1.19 pounds) 426 gr (0.94 pounds)
Physical dimensions 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") 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 life 300 photos -
Form of battery AA -
Battery model 4 x AA SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD / SDHC SC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $279 $250