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Fujifilm JV150 vs Samsung HZ50W

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
17
Overall
29
Fujifilm FinePix JV150 front
 
Samsung HZ50W front
Portability
70
Imaging
37
Features
44
Overall
39

Fujifilm JV150 vs Samsung HZ50W Key Specs

Fujifilm JV150
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 37-111mm (F3.2-4.3) lens
  • 126g - 93 x 55 x 21mm
  • Revealed February 2010
Samsung HZ50W
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-676mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 426g - 116 x 83 x 91mm
  • Revealed May 2010
  • Also referred to as WB5500
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Fujifilm JV150 vs Samsung HZ50W Overview

Lets look closer at the Fujifilm JV150 and Samsung HZ50W, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors FujiFilm and Samsung. The resolution of the Fujifilm JV150 (14MP) and the HZ50W (14MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JV150 was manufactured 3 months earlier than the HZ50W so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm JV150 being a Compact camera and the Samsung HZ50W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the Fujifilm JV150 grades versus the HZ50W with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JV150 over the Samsung HZ50W

 Fujifilm JV150 HZ50W 

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ50W over the Fujifilm JV150

 HZ50W Fujifilm JV150 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Fujifilm JV150 and Samsung HZ50W

 Fujifilm JV150 HZ50W 
RevealedFebruary 2010May 2010Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Fujifilm JV150 vs Samsung HZ50W Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm JV150 enjoys exterior measurements of 93mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Samsung HZ50W has sizing of 116mm x 83mm x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm JV150 against the HZ50W.

Fujifilm JV150 vs Samsung HZ50W size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm JV150 and HZ50W is 96 and 70 respectively.

Fujifilm JV150 vs Samsung HZ50W top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JV150 vs Samsung HZ50W Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizes purely by checking out technical specs. The pic below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm JV150 and HZ50W.

As you have seen, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical MP so you should expect comparable quality of pictures however you might want to take the release date of the cameras into account.

Fujifilm JV150 vs Samsung HZ50W sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JV150 vs Samsung HZ50W Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JV150 vs Samsung HZ50W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JV150 Portrait photography information
Samsung HZ50W Portrait photography information
28
good resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
46
has manual focus
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
saves RAW files
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm JV150
Street photography with Samsung HZ50W
56
lighter than competition (126 grams)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm JV150
Sports photography with Samsung HZ50W
28
good resolution (14MP)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
48
great zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JV150 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung HZ50W as a Travel photography camera
62
lighter than competition (126g)
good resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
58
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
long zoom (676mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JV150 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung HZ50W as a Landscape photography camera
28
good resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
51
has manual focus
pretty wide (26mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
saves RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JV150 Vlogging features
Samsung HZ50W Vlogging features
25
lighter than competition (126 grams)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone support
24
pretty wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic jack
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Fujifilm JV150 vs Samsung HZ50W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JV150 and Samsung HZ50W
 Fujifilm FinePix JV150Samsung HZ50W
General Information
Make FujiFilm Samsung
Model Fujifilm FinePix JV150 Samsung HZ50W
Other name - WB5500
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-02-02 2010-05-03
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max boosted ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-111mm (3.0x) 26-676mm (26.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-4.3 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus range 10cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 16 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 5.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 126g (0.28 lbs) 426g (0.94 lbs)
Physical dimensions 93 x 55 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 116 x 83 x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 model NP-45A SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $0 $250