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Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Samsung WB50F

Portability
59
Imaging
40
Features
57
Overall
46
Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR front
 
Samsung WB50F front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
36
Overall
38

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Samsung WB50F Key Specs

Fujifilm HS35EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • 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
  • Revealed January 2013
  • Replaced the Fujifilm HS30EXR
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm HS50 EXR
Samsung WB50F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 207g - 101 x 68 x 27mm
  • Launched January 2014
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Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Samsung WB50F Overview

Let's look much closer at the Fujifilm HS35EXR versus Samsung WB50F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands FujiFilm and Samsung. The image resolution of the Fujifilm HS35EXR (16MP) and the WB50F (16MP) is very close but the Fujifilm HS35EXR (1/2") and WB50F (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm HS35EXR was unveiled 12 months prior to the WB50F so they are of a similar age. Both cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm HS35EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB50F being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the Fujifilm HS35EXR scores vs the WB50F in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS35EXR over the Samsung WB50F

 Fujifilm HS35EXR WB50F 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Samsung WB50F over the Fujifilm HS35EXR

 WB50F Fujifilm HS35EXR 
LaunchedJanuary 2014January 2013More modern by 12 months

Common features in the Fujifilm HS35EXR and Samsung WB50F

 Fujifilm HS35EXR WB50F 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Display resolution460k460kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Samsung WB50F Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm HS35EXR features outside measurements of 131mm x 97mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") having a weight of 687 grams (1.51 lbs) while the Samsung WB50F has specifications of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm HS35EXR versus Samsung WB50F in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm HS35EXR versus the WB50F.

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Samsung WB50F size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm HS35EXR and WB50F is 59 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Samsung WB50F top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Samsung WB50F Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizes merely by viewing technical specs. The picture below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm HS35EXR and WB50F.

As you have seen, each of the cameras posses the exact same megapixel count but not the same sensor sizes. The Fujifilm HS35EXR includes the larger sensor which will make achieving shallower DOF easier. The more aged Fujifilm HS35EXR will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Samsung WB50F sensor size comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Samsung WB50F Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Samsung WB50F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR Portrait photography features
Samsung WB50F Portrait photography features
56
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
very small sensor size (1/2")
37
focusing manually
good resolution (16MP)
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR Street photography highlights
Samsung WB50F Street photography highlights
55
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
very small sensor size (1/2")
more heavy than competition (687 grams)
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (207 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm HS35EXR
Sports photography with Samsung WB50F
55
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
great battery power (600 shots)
very small sensor size (1/2")
has no phase detect autofocus
40
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB50F as a Travel photography camera
53
great battery power (600 per charge)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (687 grams)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competition in class (207g)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
very long reach (288mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR Landscape photography details
Samsung WB50F Landscape photography details
53
manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
exports RAW formats
great battery power (600 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor size (1/2")
lack of Timelapse mode
47
focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR Vlogging factors
Samsung WB50F Vlogging factors
25
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
lack of microphone port
more heavy than competition (687 grams)
30
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (207g)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone support
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Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Samsung WB50F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm HS35EXR and Samsung WB50F
 Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXRSamsung WB50F
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Samsung
Model type Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR Samsung WB50F
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-01-07 2014-01-07
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor EXR -
Sensor type EXRCMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max boosted ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.6 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor with Sunny Day mode -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s -
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s -
Continuous shooting rate 11.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.10 m (Wide: 30cm - 7.1m / Tele: 2.0m - 3.8m ) -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, 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
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 687 grams (1.51 lb) 207 grams (0.46 lb)
Dimensions 131 x 97 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") 101 x 68 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1")
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 life 600 shots -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-W126 BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat)) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $380 $180