Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Samsung WB50F
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Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Samsung WB50F Key Specs
(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
- Introduced January 2013
- Older Model is Fujifilm HS35EXR
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
- 207g - 101 x 68 x 27mm
- Launched January 2014

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Samsung WB50F Overview
On this page, we will be contrasting the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and Samsung WB50F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Samsung. The resolution of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR (16MP) and the WB50F (16MP) is relatively well matched but the Fujifilm HS50 EXR (1/2") and WB50F (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor measurements.

The Fujifilm HS50 EXR was released 12 months before the WB50F so they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm HS50 EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB50F being a Compact camera.
Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the Fujifilm HS50 EXR matches up vs the WB50F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Samsung WB50F Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR & Samsung WB50F. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm HS50 EXR Gallery & Samsung WB50F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS50 EXR over the Samsung WB50F
Fujifilm HS50 EXR | WB50F | |||
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Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen resolution | 920k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper screen (+460k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB50F over the Fujifilm HS50 EXR
WB50F | Fujifilm HS50 EXR | |||
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Launched | January 2014 | ![]() | January 2013 | Newer by 12 months |
Common features in the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and Samsung WB50F
Fujifilm HS50 EXR | WB50F | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal screen measurements |
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither has Touch screen |
Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Samsung WB50F Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm HS50 EXR has outer measurements of 135mm x 101mm x 146mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 5.7") and a weight of 808 grams (1.78 lbs) and the Samsung WB50F has measurements of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") having a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs).
Check the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and Samsung WB50F in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR compared to the WB50F.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and WB50F is 54 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Samsung WB50F Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very difficult to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions simply by checking specifications. The image below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and WB50F.
To sum up, each of these cameras provide the same megapixels albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm HS50 EXR has the bigger sensor which is going to make obtaining shallow DOF less difficult. The more aged Fujifilm HS50 EXR is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Samsung WB50F Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Samsung WB50F Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR | Samsung WB50F | |
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General Information | ||
Make | FujiFilm | Samsung |
Model type | Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR | Samsung WB50F |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2013-01-07 | 2014-01-07 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | EXR Processor II | - |
Sensor type | EXRCMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.4 x 4.8mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 30.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-1000mm (41.7x) | 24-288mm (12.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-5.6 | f/3.1-6.3 |
Macro focusing range | 0cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.6 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 920 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 920 thousand dot | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 secs | - |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | - |
Continuous shooting speed | 11.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps) | 1280 x 720 |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | none | none |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 808 grams (1.78 lb) | 207 grams (0.46 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 135 x 101 x 146mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 5.7") | 101 x 68 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 500 photos | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | - | BP70A |
Self timer | Yes | - |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $500 | $180 |