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Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Samsung HZ50W

Portability
59
Imaging
40
Features
57
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR front
 
Samsung HZ50W front
Portability
70
Imaging
37
Features
44
Overall
39

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Samsung HZ50W Key Specs

Fujifilm HS35EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 687g - 131 x 97 x 126mm
  • Launched January 2013
  • Earlier Model is Fujifilm HS30EXR
  • Later Model is Fujifilm HS50 EXR
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
  • Other Name is WB5500
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Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Samsung HZ50W Overview

Here is a thorough overview of the Fujifilm HS35EXR versus Samsung HZ50W, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Samsung. The image resolution of the Fujifilm HS35EXR (16MP) and the HZ50W (14MP) is fairly well matched but the Fujifilm HS35EXR (1/2") and HZ50W (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm HS35EXR was introduced 2 years later than the HZ50W and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the Fujifilm HS35EXR matches up vs the HZ50W when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS35EXR over the Samsung HZ50W

 Fujifilm HS35EXR HZ50W 
LaunchedJanuary 2013May 2010Fresher by 33 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ50W over the Fujifilm HS35EXR

 HZ50W Fujifilm HS35EXR 

Common features in the Fujifilm HS35EXR and Samsung HZ50W

 Fujifilm HS35EXR HZ50W 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Samsung HZ50W Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm HS35EXR provides external dimensions of 131mm x 97mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") along with a weight of 687 grams (1.51 lbs) and the Samsung HZ50W has measurements of 116mm x 83mm x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") along with a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at the time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm HS35EXR and the HZ50W.

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Samsung HZ50W size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm HS35EXR and HZ50W is 59 and 70 respectively.

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Samsung HZ50W top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Samsung HZ50W Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reading through specs. The photograph here may give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm HS35EXR and HZ50W.

All in all, the 2 cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm HS35EXR using its larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Fujifilm HS35EXR will give greater detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm HS35EXR is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Samsung HZ50W sensor size comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Samsung HZ50W Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Samsung HZ50W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung HZ50W as a Portrait photography camera
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you can focus manually
good resolution (16MP)
has face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
tiny sensor size (1/2")
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you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
delivers RAW formats
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm HS35EXR
Street photography with Samsung HZ50W
55
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
tiny sensor size (1/2")
heavier than competitors in class (687g)
56
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR Sports photography advice
Samsung HZ50W Sports photography advice
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incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
good battery (600 per charge)
tiny sensor size (1/2")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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great zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR Travel photography features
Samsung HZ50W Travel photography features
53
good battery (600 shots)
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors in class (687g)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
flash built-in
really wide (26mm)
great reach (676mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR Landscape photography info
Samsung HZ50W Landscape photography info
53
you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
saves RAW formats
good battery (600 CIPA)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor size (1/2")
no Time Lapse function
51
you can focus manually
really wide (26mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
delivers RAW formats
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR Vlogging info
Samsung HZ50W Vlogging info
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fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
no external mic port
heavier than competitors in class (687g)
24
really wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone port
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Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Samsung HZ50W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm HS35EXR and Samsung HZ50W
 Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXRSamsung HZ50W
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Samsung
Model type Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR Samsung HZ50W
Alternate name - WB5500
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-01-07 2010-05-03
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR -
Sensor type EXRCMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 12800 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 26-676mm (26.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focusing distance 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor with Sunny Day mode -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 16s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 11.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.10 m (Wide: 30cm - 7.1m / Tele: 2.0m - 3.8m ) 5.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 687 grams (1.51 lbs) 426 grams (0.94 lbs)
Dimensions 131 x 97 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") 116 x 83 x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 life 600 photos -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-W126 SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat)) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch price $380 $250