Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

Here is a in depth assessment of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR (16MP) and the Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) is pretty close but the Fujifilm HS50 EXR (1/2") and Galaxy Camera 4G (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm HS50 EXR was announced 5 months later than the Galaxy Camera 4G and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm HS50 EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the Fujifilm HS50 EXR matches up against the Galaxy Camera 4G when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm HS50 EXR Gallery and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm HS50 EXR features outside dimensions of 135mm x 101mm x 146mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 5.7") accompanied by a weight of 808 grams (1.78 lbs) while the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G has measurements of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") having a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

See the Fujifilm HS50 EXR versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at the time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR versus the Galaxy Camera 4G.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and Galaxy Camera 4G is 54 and 90 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to see the gap in sensor sizing just by looking through technical specs. The graphic underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and Galaxy Camera 4G.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras posses the exact same resolution albeit not the same sensor sizing. The Fujifilm HS50 EXR contains the bigger sensor which will make getting shallower DOF simpler.