Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Samsung HZ30W

Below is a in-depth analysis of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and Samsung HZ30W, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Samsung. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR (16MP) and HZ30W (12MP) and the Fujifilm HS50 EXR (1/2") and HZ30W (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm HS50 EXR was launched 3 years later than the HZ30W and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm HS50 EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung HZ30W being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a simple overview of how the Fujifilm HS50 EXR grades against the HZ30W in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR and Samsung HZ30W. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm HS50 EXR Gallery and Samsung HZ30W Gallery.

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm HS50 EXR has physical dimensions of 135mm x 101mm x 146mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 5.7") having a weight of 808 grams (1.78 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ30W has specifications of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR versus the HZ30W.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and HZ30W is 54 and 91 respectively.

Normally, it is tough to envision the difference between sensor measurements only by going over specifications. The visual below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and HZ30W.

Plainly, the 2 cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm HS50 EXR featuring a bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm HS50 EXR will offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs much more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm HS50 EXR is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.