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Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Samsung ST150F

Portability
54
Imaging
39
Features
71
Overall
51
Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR front
 
Samsung ST150F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
30
Overall
35

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Samsung ST150F Key Specs

Fujifilm HS50 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1000mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 808g - 135 x 101 x 146mm
  • Announced January 2013
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm HS35EXR
Samsung ST150F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 114g - 94 x 58 x 18mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Samsung ST150F Overview

Here, we will be contrasting the Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Samsung ST150F, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals FujiFilm and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR (16MP) and the ST150F (16MP) is relatively well matched but the Fujifilm HS50 EXR (1/2") and ST150F (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm HS50 EXR was unveiled very close to the ST150F which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm HS50 EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung ST150F being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the Fujifilm HS50 EXR matches up versus the ST150F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS50 EXR over the Samsung ST150F

 Fujifilm HS50 EXR ST150F 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution920k230kClearer screen (+690k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung ST150F over the Fujifilm HS50 EXR

 ST150F Fujifilm HS50 EXR 

Common features in the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and Samsung ST150F

 Fujifilm HS50 EXR ST150F 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2013Similar generation
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Samsung ST150F Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm HS50 EXR comes with physical measurements of 135mm x 101mm x 146mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 5.7") along with a weight of 808 grams (1.78 lbs) while the Samsung ST150F has dimensions of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have during that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR against the ST150F.

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Samsung ST150F size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and ST150F is 54 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Samsung ST150F top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Samsung ST150F Sensor Comparison

Typically, its difficult to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions simply by looking at technical specs. The picture below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and ST150F.

As you can tell, both of those cameras come with the identical megapixel count albeit different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm HS50 EXR includes the bigger sensor which is going to make achieving shallow DOF simpler.

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Samsung ST150F sensor size comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Samsung ST150F Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Samsung ST150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung ST150F as a Portrait photography camera
55
focusing manually
MP count good (16MP)
features face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
sensor size is small (1/2")
34
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR Street photography highlights
Samsung ST150F Street photography highlights
53
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
sensor size is small (1/2")
heavier than competition in class (808 grams)
56
lighter than competition in class (114 grams)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR as a Sports photography camera
Samsung ST150F as a Sports photography camera
62
great zoom range (24-1000mm 41.7 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
better than average battery (500 CIPA)
supports phase detect autofocus
sensor size is small (1/2")
36
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR as a Travel photography camera
Samsung ST150F as a Travel photography camera
56
better than average battery (500 shots)
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
quite wide (24mm)
very long reach (1000mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (808g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competition in class (114g)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm HS50 EXR
Landscape photography with Samsung ST150F
52
focusing manually
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
saves RAW formats
better than average battery (500 CIPA)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is small (1/2")
lack of Time Lapse recording
38
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
good megapixels (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR as a Vlogging camera
Samsung ST150F as a Vlogging camera
59
quite wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with external mic port
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
heavier than competition in class (808g)
30
decently wide (25mm)
supports face detection focus
lighter than competition in class (114 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone socket
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Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Samsung ST150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm HS50 EXR and Samsung ST150F
 Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXRSamsung ST150F
General Information
Make FujiFilm Samsung
Model Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR Samsung ST150F
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-01-07 2013-01-07
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Chip EXR Processor II -
Sensor type EXRCMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1000mm (41.7x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.5-6.3
Macro focus range 0cm -
Crop factor 5.6 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 920k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 920k dots -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 1 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 11.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 808 gr (1.78 pounds) 114 gr (0.25 pounds)
Physical dimensions 135 x 101 x 146mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 5.7") 94 x 58 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Card slots One One
Cost at release $500 $300