Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Samsung SL820

Here is a in depth analysis of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and Samsung SL820, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors FujiFilm and Samsung. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR (16MP) and SL820 (12MP) and the Fujifilm HS50 EXR (1/2") and SL820 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm HS50 EXR was unveiled 3 years later than the SL820 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm HS50 EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung SL820 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the Fujifilm HS50 EXR grades against the SL820 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR and Samsung SL820. The full galleries are provided at Fujifilm HS50 EXR Gallery and Samsung SL820 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm HS50 EXR provides physical dimensions of 135mm x 101mm x 146mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 5.7") with a weight of 808 grams (1.78 lbs) whilst the Samsung SL820 has dimensions of 95mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and Samsung SL820 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and the SL820.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and SL820 is 54 and 94 respectively.

Often, it is hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizing purely by reading specs. The graphic here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and SL820.

As you can plainly see, both cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm HS50 EXR with its bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Fujifilm HS50 EXR will deliver extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm HS50 EXR will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.