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Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Samsung HZ50W

Portability
90
Imaging
32
Features
17
Overall
26
Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W1 front
 
Samsung HZ50W front
Portability
70
Imaging
36
Features
44
Overall
39

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Samsung HZ50W Key Specs

Fujifilm Real 3D W1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
  • 260g - 124 x 68 x 26mm
  • Announced July 2009
Samsung HZ50W
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-676mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 426g - 116 x 83 x 91mm
  • Released May 2010
  • Also referred to as WB5500
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Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Samsung HZ50W Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Samsung HZ50W, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors FujiFilm and Samsung. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 (10MP) and HZ50W (14MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm Real 3D W1 was revealed 9 months before the HZ50W and they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 being a Compact camera and the Samsung HZ50W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short introduction of how the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 scores vs the HZ50W in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Real 3D W1 over the Samsung HZ50W

 Fujifilm Real 3D W1 HZ50W 

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ50W over the Fujifilm Real 3D W1

 HZ50W Fujifilm Real 3D W1 
ReleasedMay 2010July 2009Newer by 9 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Screen size3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 and Samsung HZ50W

 Fujifilm Real 3D W1 HZ50W 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Samsung HZ50W Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm Real 3D W1 offers physical dimensions of 124mm x 68mm x 26mm (4.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") along with a weight of 260 grams (0.57 lbs) and the Samsung HZ50W has measurements of 116mm x 83mm x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") along with a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).

See the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Samsung HZ50W in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs the HZ50W.

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Samsung HZ50W size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 and HZ50W is 90 and 70 respectively.

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Samsung HZ50W top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Samsung HZ50W Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's hard to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions merely by seeing a spec sheet. The image here will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 and HZ50W.

Clearly, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can count on the Samsung HZ50W to provide extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm Real 3D W1 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Samsung HZ50W sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Samsung HZ50W Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Samsung HZ50W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 Portrait photography information
Samsung HZ50W Portrait photography information
19
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
45
manual focus
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
saves RAW formats
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 Street photography advice
Samsung HZ50W Street photography advice
45
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
more heavy than average (260g)
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 Sports photography factors
Samsung HZ50W Sports photography factors
16
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
48
excellent zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 Travel photography highlights
Samsung HZ50W Travel photography highlights
48
built-in flash
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than average (260g)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
58
decent megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
really wide (26mm)
long reach (676mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 Landscape photography features
Samsung HZ50W Landscape photography features
26
screen is a good size (2.8 inch)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
51
manual focus
really wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
saves RAW formats
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W1 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung HZ50W as a Vlogging camera
21
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
missing microphone socket
more heavy than average (260 grams)
24
really wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone jack
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Fujifilm Real 3D W1 vs Samsung HZ50W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Real 3D W1 and Samsung HZ50W
 Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W1Samsung HZ50W
General Information
Company FujiFilm Samsung
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W1 Samsung HZ50W
Other name - WB5500
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-07-22 2010-05-03
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip RP (Real Photo) 3D -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 26-676mm (26.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focusing distance 8cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.8" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/4 secs 16 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.60 m 5.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 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 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 260 grams (0.57 pounds) 426 grams (0.94 pounds)
Physical dimensions 124 x 68 x 26mm (4.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") 116 x 83 x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6")
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 ID NP-95 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 One One
Launch cost $900 $250