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Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Samsung WB50F

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
42
Overall
40
Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR front
 
Samsung WB50F front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
36
Overall
38

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Samsung WB50F Key Specs

Fujifilm F500 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 215g - 104 x 63 x 33mm
  • Launched January 2011
Samsung WB50F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 207g - 101 x 68 x 27mm
  • Released January 2014
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Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Samsung WB50F Overview

Let's look closer at the Fujifilm F500 EXR versus Samsung WB50F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm F500 EXR (16MP) and the WB50F (16MP) is very close but the Fujifilm F500 EXR (1/2") and WB50F (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm F500 EXR was unveiled 4 years before the WB50F which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the Fujifilm F500 EXR matches up vs the WB50F when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F500 EXR over the Samsung WB50F

 Fujifilm F500 EXR WB50F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB50F over the Fujifilm F500 EXR

 WB50F Fujifilm F500 EXR 
ReleasedJanuary 2014January 2011Newer by 36 months
Focus manually Very exact focus

Common features in the Fujifilm F500 EXR and Samsung WB50F

 Fujifilm F500 EXR WB50F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Display resolution460k460kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Samsung WB50F Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm F500 EXR offers external dimensions of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Samsung WB50F has specifications of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") along with a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm F500 EXR versus Samsung WB50F in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at that moment. The following is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm F500 EXR compared to the WB50F.

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Samsung WB50F size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm F500 EXR and WB50F is 91 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Samsung WB50F top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Samsung WB50F Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its difficult to picture the gap in sensor dimensions just by researching technical specs. The picture below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm F500 EXR and WB50F.

As you have seen, both of these cameras feature the identical megapixels but different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm F500 EXR comes with the larger sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower depth of field simpler. The more aged Fujifilm F500 EXR will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Samsung WB50F sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Samsung WB50F Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Samsung WB50F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR Portrait photography factors
Samsung WB50F Portrait photography factors
31
resolution is good (16MP)
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2")
does not have RAW support
37
manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB50F as a Street photography camera
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (215 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2")
does not have RAW support
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (207g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR Sports photography details
Samsung WB50F Sports photography details
48
great zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
provides tracking focus
slow fps (3.0 frames per second)
sensor size is small (1/2")
does not have phase detect auto focus
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR Travel photography details
Samsung WB50F Travel photography details
69
lighter than competition in class (215 grams)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
great zoom (360mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than competition in class (207 grams)
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great zoom (288mm)
missing Timelapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm F500 EXR
Landscape photography with Samsung WB50F
44
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is small (1/2")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
47
manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm F500 EXR
Vlogging with Samsung WB50F
33
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (215 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have mic jack
30
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (207g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone jack
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Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Samsung WB50F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F500 EXR and Samsung WB50F
 Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXRSamsung WB50F
General Information
Make FujiFilm Samsung
Model Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR Samsung WB50F
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-01-05 2014-01-07
Body design Compact 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 area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-360mm (15.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs -
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs -
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.20 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
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 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4 -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 215 gr (0.47 pounds) 207 gr (0.46 pounds)
Physical dimensions 104 x 63 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") 101 x 68 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 NP-50 BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto shutter(Dog, Cat)) -
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $430 $180