Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Samsung WB850F

Lets look much closer at the Fujifilm HS50 EXR versus Samsung WB850F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Samsung. The image resolution of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR (16MP) and the WB850F (16MP) is pretty comparable but the Fujifilm HS50 EXR (1/2") and WB850F (1/2.3") use different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm HS50 EXR was unveiled 13 months later than the WB850F which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm HS50 EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB850F being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a brief view of how the Fujifilm HS50 EXR scores versus the WB850F when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR and Samsung WB850F. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm HS50 EXR Gallery and Samsung WB850F Gallery.

If you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm HS50 EXR features exterior 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 WB850F has dimensions of 109mm x 62mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") and a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR against the WB850F.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and WB850F is 54 and 91 respectively.

Usually, it can be difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizing only by checking out specifications. The photograph here might give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and WB850F.

Plainly, both cameras offer the same exact MP albeit different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm HS50 EXR includes the bigger sensor which should make obtaining shallower depth of field less difficult. The more modern Fujifilm HS50 EXR should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.