Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Samsung HZ50W

Below, we are looking at the Fujifilm HS30EXR and Samsung HZ50W, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Samsung. The image resolution of the Fujifilm HS30EXR (16MP) and the HZ50W (14MP) is fairly similar but the Fujifilm HS30EXR (1/2") and HZ50W (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm HS30EXR was manufactured 21 months later than the HZ50W making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the Fujifilm HS30EXR matches up vs the HZ50W with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR and Samsung HZ50W. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm HS30EXR Gallery and Samsung HZ50W Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera often, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm HS30EXR provides exterior dimensions of 131mm x 97mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") and a weight of 687 grams (1.51 lbs) and the Samsung HZ50W has sizing 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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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm HS30EXR against the HZ50W.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm HS30EXR and HZ50W is 59 and 70 respectively.

Often, its difficult to see the difference between sensor sizing purely by going over specs. The photograph underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm HS30EXR and HZ50W.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm HS30EXR featuring a larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm HS30EXR will deliver more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm HS30EXR is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.