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Fujifilm F770EXR vs Samsung HZ50W

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43
Fujifilm FinePix F770EXR front
 
Samsung HZ50W front
Portability
70
Imaging
36
Features
44
Overall
39

Fujifilm F770EXR vs Samsung HZ50W Key Specs

Fujifilm F770EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 234g - 105 x 63 x 36mm
  • Released January 2012
  • Updated by Fujifilm F800EXR
Samsung HZ50W
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-676mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 426g - 116 x 83 x 91mm
  • Launched May 2010
  • Alternative Name is WB5500
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Fujifilm F770EXR vs Samsung HZ50W Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Fujifilm F770EXR vs Samsung HZ50W, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm F770EXR (16MP) and the HZ50W (14MP) is very similar but the Fujifilm F770EXR (1/2") and HZ50W (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm F770EXR was launched 21 months later than the HZ50W making them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm F770EXR being a Compact camera and the Samsung HZ50W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the Fujifilm F770EXR scores versus the HZ50W with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F770EXR over the Samsung HZ50W

 Fujifilm F770EXR HZ50W 
LaunchedJanuary 2012May 2010More recent by 21 months
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ50W over the Fujifilm F770EXR

 HZ50W Fujifilm F770EXR 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing

Common features in the Fujifilm F770EXR and Samsung HZ50W

 Fujifilm F770EXR HZ50W 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Fujifilm F770EXR vs Samsung HZ50W Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to lug around your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm F770EXR offers external measurements of 105mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs) while the Samsung HZ50W has proportions of 116mm x 83mm x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") having a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm F770EXR vs the HZ50W.

Fujifilm F770EXR vs Samsung HZ50W size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm F770EXR and HZ50W is 90 and 70 respectively.

Fujifilm F770EXR vs Samsung HZ50W top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F770EXR vs Samsung HZ50W Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very difficult to see the gap between sensor measurements just by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm F770EXR and HZ50W.

As you can see, both the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm F770EXR because of its larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Fujifilm F770EXR will offer extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm F770EXR is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.

Fujifilm F770EXR vs Samsung HZ50W sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F770EXR vs Samsung HZ50W Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F770EXR vs Samsung HZ50W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm F770EXR Portrait photography factors
Samsung HZ50W Portrait photography factors
43
good MP (16MP)
comes with face detect focus
delivers RAW files
no manual focus
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2")
45
manual focus
decent MP (14 megapixels)
exports RAW formats
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm F770EXR Street photography advice
Samsung HZ50W Street photography advice
68
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
lighter than others in class (234g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2")
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm F770EXR
Sports photography with Samsung HZ50W
52
incredible zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
sensor is very small (1/2")
lacks phase detect auto focus
48
great zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm F770EXR Travel photography info
Samsung HZ50W Travel photography info
68
lighter than others in class (234 grams)
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
very long zoom (500mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
58
decent MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
very long reach (676mm)
no Time Lapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm F770EXR Landscape photography factors
Samsung HZ50W Landscape photography factors
49
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
delivers RAW files
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
sensor is very small (1/2")
doesn't have Timelapse recording
51
manual focus
pretty wide (26mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
exports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F770EXR Vlogging information
Samsung HZ50W Vlogging information
34
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (234 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
doesn't have microphone support
24
pretty wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic port
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Fujifilm F770EXR vs Samsung HZ50W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F770EXR and Samsung HZ50W
 Fujifilm FinePix F770EXRSamsung HZ50W
General Information
Company FujiFilm Samsung
Model type Fujifilm FinePix F770EXR Samsung HZ50W
Other name - WB5500
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-01-05 2010-05-03
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR -
Sensor type EXRCMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest boosted ISO 12800 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-500mm (20.0x) 26-676mm (26.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focusing distance 5cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 16s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 11.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.70 m (Wide: 15 cm–3.7 m / Tele: 90 cm–2.4m) 5.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 234 grams (0.52 lb) 426 grams (0.94 lb)
Physical dimensions 105 x 63 x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4") 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 NP-50A SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat)) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $480 $250