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Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Samsung SL620

Portability
54
Imaging
40
Features
71
Overall
52
Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR front
 
Samsung SL620 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
13
Overall
25

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Samsung SL620 Key Specs

Fujifilm HS50 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1000mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 808g - 135 x 101 x 146mm
  • Launched January 2013
  • Superseded the Fujifilm HS35EXR
Samsung SL620
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-175mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
  • Launched February 2009
  • Also referred to as PL65
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Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Samsung SL620 Overview

Following is a extensive overview of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Samsung SL620, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors FujiFilm and Samsung. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR (16MP) and SL620 (12MP) and the Fujifilm HS50 EXR (1/2") and SL620 (1/2.3") have different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm HS50 EXR was manufactured 3 years after the SL620 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm HS50 EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung SL620 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short highlight of how the Fujifilm HS50 EXR grades against the SL620 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS50 EXR over the Samsung SL620

 Fujifilm HS50 EXR SL620 
LaunchedJanuary 2013February 2009More modern by 48 months
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung SL620 over the Fujifilm HS50 EXR

 SL620 Fujifilm HS50 EXR 

Common features in the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and Samsung SL620

 Fujifilm HS50 EXR SL620 
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Samsung SL620 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm HS50 EXR provides external dimensions of 135mm x 101mm x 146mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 5.7") having a weight of 808 grams (1.78 lbs) and the Samsung SL620 has measurements of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Samsung SL620 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs the SL620.

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Samsung SL620 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and SL620 is 54 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Samsung SL620 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Samsung SL620 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very hard to picture the gap in sensor sizes merely by viewing specs. The pic underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and SL620.

All in all, both of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm HS50 EXR featuring a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Fujifilm HS50 EXR will provide you with greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm HS50 EXR should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Samsung SL620 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Samsung SL620 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Samsung SL620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm HS50 EXR
Portrait photography with Samsung SL620
56
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focus
supports RAW formats
very small sensor size (1/2")
26
includes face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR Street photography details
Samsung SL620 Street photography details
53
screen articulates
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
very small sensor size (1/2")
more heavy than competition in class (808 grams)
47
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
heavier than average (168g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR Sports photography info
Samsung SL620 Sports photography info
62
great zoom range (24-1000mm 41.7 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
good battery pack (500 per charge)
has phase detect auto focus
very small sensor size (1/2")
17
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm HS50 EXR
Travel photography with Samsung SL620
56
good battery pack (500 CIPA)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
fairly wide (24mm)
long reach (1000mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (808g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
50
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than average (168 grams)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR Landscape photography information
Samsung SL620 Landscape photography information
53
you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
supports RAW formats
good battery pack (500 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor size (1/2")
doesn't have Timelapse mode
23
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR as a Vlogging camera
Samsung SL620 as a Vlogging camera
59
fairly wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has external microphone port
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than competition in class (808 grams)
24
includes face detection focusing
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external mic port
heavier than average (168 grams)
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Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Samsung SL620 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm HS50 EXR and Samsung SL620
 Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXRSamsung SL620
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Samsung
Model Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR Samsung SL620
Also called - PL65
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Launched 2013-01-07 2009-02-17
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR Processor II -
Sensor type EXRCMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 12800 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1000mm (41.7x) 35-175mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focus distance 0cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 920k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 920k dot -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 11.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 4.60 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps) 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 808 grams (1.78 pounds) 168 grams (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 135 x 101 x 146mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 5.7") 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 500 images -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $500 $200