Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Samsung ST90

Its time to look more closely at the Fujifilm HS50 EXR versus Samsung ST90, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by rivals FujiFilm and Samsung. The image resolution of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR (16MP) and the ST90 (14MP) is fairly similar but the Fujifilm HS50 EXR (1/2") and ST90 (1/2.3") offer different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm HS50 EXR was brought out 24 months after the ST90 making them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm HS50 EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung ST90 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the Fujifilm HS50 EXR scores versus the ST90 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR & Samsung ST90. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm HS50 EXR Gallery & Samsung ST90 Gallery.

When you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm HS50 EXR features 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 ST90 has proportions of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm HS50 EXR versus Samsung ST90 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR compared to the ST90.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and ST90 is 54 and 99 respectively.

Generally, its tough to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing technical specs. The pic here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and ST90.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm HS50 EXR due to its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm HS50 EXR will offer you greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm HS50 EXR should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.