Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

Its time to look much closer at the Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Samsung. The resolution of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR (16MP) and the Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) is very similar but the Fujifilm HS50 EXR (1/2") and Galaxy Camera 2 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm HS50 EXR was introduced 12 months earlier than the Galaxy Camera 2 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm HS50 EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a brief summation of how the Fujifilm HS50 EXR matches up vs the Galaxy Camera 2 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm HS50 EXR Gallery and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Gallery.

When you are going to carry your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm HS50 EXR has exterior measurements of 135mm x 101mm x 146mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 5.7") along with a weight of 808 grams (1.78 lbs) whilst the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 has specifications of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") along with a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at the time. Following is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR compared to the Galaxy Camera 2.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and Galaxy Camera 2 is 54 and 90 respectively.

Generally, it is very difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizing merely by going over technical specs. The visual here might give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and Galaxy Camera 2.

As you can tell, the two cameras enjoy the same exact MP but not the same sensor sizing. The Fujifilm HS50 EXR offers the larger sensor which should make getting shallower DOF simpler. The older Fujifilm HS50 EXR is going to be behind in sensor innovation.