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Fujifilm F800EXR vs Samsung HZ50W

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43
Fujifilm FinePix F800EXR front
 
Samsung HZ50W front
Portability
70
Imaging
36
Features
44
Overall
39

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Samsung HZ50W Key Specs

Fujifilm F800EXR
(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
  • 232g - 105 x 63 x 36mm
  • Announced July 2012
  • Earlier Model is Fujifilm F770EXR
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm F900EXR
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
  • Released May 2010
  • Additionally Known as WB5500
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Fujifilm F800EXR vs Samsung HZ50W Overview

Below is a thorough comparison of the Fujifilm F800EXR vs Samsung HZ50W, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Samsung. The resolution of the Fujifilm F800EXR (16MP) and the HZ50W (14MP) is fairly well matched but the Fujifilm F800EXR (1/2") and HZ50W (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm F800EXR was manufactured 2 years later than the HZ50W and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm F800EXR being a Compact camera and the Samsung HZ50W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the Fujifilm F800EXR scores versus the HZ50W in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F800EXR over the Samsung HZ50W

 Fujifilm F800EXR HZ50W 
ReleasedJuly 2012May 2010More recent by 28 months
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ50W over the Fujifilm F800EXR

 HZ50W Fujifilm F800EXR 
Focus manually More precise focusing

Common features in the Fujifilm F800EXR and Samsung HZ50W

 Fujifilm F800EXR HZ50W 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Samsung HZ50W Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm F800EXR offers exterior dimensions of 105mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4") and a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Samsung HZ50W has specifications of 116mm x 83mm x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") having a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm F800EXR vs Samsung HZ50W in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm F800EXR versus the HZ50W.

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Samsung HZ50W size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm F800EXR and HZ50W is 90 and 70 respectively.

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Samsung HZ50W top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Samsung HZ50W Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to visualise the gap between sensor measurements just by reading through a spec sheet. The visual below may give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm F800EXR and HZ50W.

Clearly, both of those cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm F800EXR featuring a larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm F800EXR will give extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm F800EXR is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Samsung HZ50W sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Samsung HZ50W Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Samsung HZ50W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung HZ50W as a Portrait photography camera
43
good resolution (16MP)
comes with face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2")
45
manual focus
decent MP (14 megapixels)
exports RAW formats
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR as a Street photography camera
Samsung HZ50W as a Street photography camera
68
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than average in class (232g)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2")
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR Sports photography advice
Samsung HZ50W Sports photography advice
52
amazing zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
sensor is small (1/2")
does not have phase detect auto focus
48
amazing zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR Travel photography features
Samsung HZ50W Travel photography features
68
lighter than average in class (232 grams)
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
great reach (500mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
58
decent MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (26mm)
very long reach (676mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR Landscape photography details
Samsung HZ50W Landscape photography details
49
fairly wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
delivers RAW formats
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor is small (1/2")
doesn't have Time Lapse function
51
manual focus
rather wide (26mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
exports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR Vlogging advice
Samsung HZ50W Vlogging advice
34
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (232 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic socket
24
rather wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic jack
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Fujifilm F800EXR vs Samsung HZ50W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F800EXR and Samsung HZ50W
 Fujifilm FinePix F800EXRSamsung HZ50W
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Samsung
Model type Fujifilm FinePix F800EXR Samsung HZ50W
Also referred to as - WB5500
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-07-25 2010-05-03
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 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
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 12800 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-500mm (20.0x) 26-676mm (26.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focusing range 5cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 16 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 11.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change 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
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 232 grams (0.51 pounds) 426 grams (0.94 pounds)
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 41 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 19.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.9 not tested
DXO Low light rating 143 not tested
Other
Battery life 300 photographs -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
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 recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $330 $250