Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Samsung HZ50W

Below is a thorough analysis of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and Samsung HZ50W, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies FujiFilm and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR (16MP) and the HZ50W (14MP) is pretty close but the Fujifilm HS50 EXR (1/2") and HZ50W (1/2.3") have totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm HS50 EXR was brought out 2 years later than the HZ50W and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the Fujifilm HS50 EXR grades vs the HZ50W in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR and Samsung HZ50W. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm HS50 EXR Gallery and Samsung HZ50W Gallery.

If you are looking to lug around your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm HS50 EXR provides 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) whilst the Samsung HZ50W has dimensions of 116mm x 83mm x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") along with a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and Samsung HZ50W in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs the HZ50W.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and HZ50W is 54 and 70 respectively.

Usually, it's hard to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements just by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and HZ50W.

As you can see, both the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm HS50 EXR due to its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Fujifilm HS50 EXR will render greater detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm HS50 EXR is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.