Fujifilm F660EXR vs Samsung HZ50W

Let's look more closely at the Fujifilm F660EXR vs Samsung HZ50W, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Samsung. The resolution of the Fujifilm F660EXR (16MP) and the HZ50W (14MP) is fairly well matched but the Fujifilm F660EXR (1/2") and HZ50W (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm F660EXR was released 21 months later than the HZ50W making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm F660EXR being a Compact camera and the Samsung HZ50W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short summary of how the Fujifilm F660EXR grades vs the HZ50W in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix F660EXR & Samsung HZ50W. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm F660EXR Gallery & Samsung HZ50W Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera often, you need to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm F660EXR comes with exterior dimensions of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 217 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Samsung HZ50W has specifications of 116mm x 83mm x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") with a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm F660EXR vs Samsung HZ50W in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm F660EXR against the HZ50W.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm F660EXR and HZ50W is 91 and 70 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing purely by checking specs. The visual underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm F660EXR and HZ50W.

As you can plainly see, both cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm F660EXR due to its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Fujifilm F660EXR will give you more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm F660EXR should have a benefit in sensor technology.