Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Samsung WB50F
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Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Samsung WB50F Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Samsung WB50F Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR & Samsung WB50F. The full galleries are provided at Fujifilm F500 EXR Gallery & Samsung WB50F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm F500 EXR over the Samsung WB50F
Fujifilm F500 EXR | WB50F |
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Reasons to pick Samsung WB50F over the Fujifilm F500 EXR
WB50F | Fujifilm F500 EXR | |||
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Released | January 2014 | ![]() | January 2011 | Newer by 36 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Very exact focus |
Common features in the Fujifilm F500 EXR and Samsung WB50F
Fujifilm F500 EXR | WB50F | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display dimensions |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 460k | Equal 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Samsung WB50F Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR | Samsung WB50F | |
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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 |