Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Samsung HZ35W

Lets look more in depth at the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and Samsung HZ35W, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR (16MP) and HZ35W (12MP) and the Fujifilm HS50 EXR (1/2") and HZ35W (1/2.3") have different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm HS50 EXR was launched 2 years after the HZ35W which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm HS50 EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung HZ35W being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the Fujifilm HS50 EXR scores against the HZ35W in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR and Samsung HZ35W. The complete galleries are provided at Fujifilm HS50 EXR Gallery and Samsung HZ35W Gallery.

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm HS50 EXR has got outer 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) and the Samsung HZ35W has proportions of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and Samsung HZ35W in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and the HZ35W.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and HZ35W is 54 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, it's hard to picture the gap in sensor dimensions merely by checking out specs. The pic below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and HZ35W.

All in all, the two cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm HS50 EXR featuring a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Fujifilm HS50 EXR will show greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm HS50 EXR should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.