Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

Its time to take a closer look at the Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Samsung. The image resolution of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR (16MP) and the Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) is pretty similar but the Fujifilm HS50 EXR (1/2") and Galaxy Camera 3G (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm HS50 EXR was brought out 5 months after the Galaxy Camera 3G which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm HS50 EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief overview of how the Fujifilm HS50 EXR matches up vs the Galaxy Camera 3G with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm HS50 EXR Gallery and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm HS50 EXR has got external 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 3G has dimensions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") having a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using during that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and the Galaxy Camera 3G.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and Galaxy Camera 3G is 54 and 90 respectively.

In many cases, it is tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizes purely by going over technical specs. The picture here should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and Galaxy Camera 3G.

As you can tell, both the cameras come with the identical MP albeit different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm HS50 EXR has the bigger sensor which should make obtaining shallower depth of field simpler.