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Fujifilm S4200 vs Samsung HZ50W

Portability
67
Imaging
38
Features
37
Overall
37
Fujifilm FinePix S4200 front
 
Samsung HZ50W front
Portability
70
Imaging
37
Features
44
Overall
39

Fujifilm S4200 vs Samsung HZ50W Key Specs

Fujifilm S4200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-576mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 543g - 118 x 81 x 100mm
  • Released January 2012
Samsung HZ50W
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-676mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 426g - 116 x 83 x 91mm
  • Announced May 2010
  • Other Name is WB5500
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Fujifilm S4200 vs Samsung HZ50W Overview

Below, we are matching up the Fujifilm S4200 versus Samsung HZ50W, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S4200 (14MP) and the HZ50W (14MP) is very comparable and they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S4200 was announced 21 months after the HZ50W making the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summary of how the Fujifilm S4200 grades against the HZ50W in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4200 over the Samsung HZ50W

 Fujifilm S4200 HZ50W 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012May 2010More modern by 21 months

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ50W over the Fujifilm S4200

 HZ50W Fujifilm S4200 
Manually focus Dial precise focus

Common features in the Fujifilm S4200 and Samsung HZ50W

 Fujifilm S4200 HZ50W 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Fujifilm S4200 vs Samsung HZ50W Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S4200 features physical dimensions of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") and a weight of 543 grams (1.20 lbs) while the Samsung HZ50W has sizing of 116mm x 83mm x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") along with a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm S4200 compared to the HZ50W.

Fujifilm S4200 vs Samsung HZ50W size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S4200 and HZ50W is 67 and 70 respectively.

Fujifilm S4200 vs Samsung HZ50W top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S4200 vs Samsung HZ50W Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be hard to envision the gap in sensor sizes only by checking out technical specs. The picture here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S4200 and HZ50W.

As you have seen, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical resolution and you can expect comparable quality of images but you should factor the age of the cameras into account. The younger Fujifilm S4200 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm S4200 vs Samsung HZ50W sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S4200 vs Samsung HZ50W Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S4200 vs Samsung HZ50W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S4200 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung HZ50W as a Portrait photography camera
36
megapixel count decent (14MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
46
has manual focus
good MP (14MP)
saves RAW formats
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S4200 Street photography highlights
Samsung HZ50W Street photography highlights
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than others in class (543g)
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S4200 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung HZ50W as a Sports photography camera
47
incredible zoom range (24-576mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
comes with tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
48
incredible zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S4200 Travel photography factors
Samsung HZ50W Travel photography factors
54
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
great reach (576mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than others in class (543g)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
58
good MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (26mm)
great reach (676mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S4200 Landscape photography factors
Samsung HZ50W Landscape photography factors
41
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
51
has manual focus
decently wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
saves RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S4200 Vlogging information
Samsung HZ50W Vlogging information
24
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic support
heavier than others in class (543 grams)
24
decently wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone jack
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Fujifilm S4200 vs Samsung HZ50W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S4200 and Samsung HZ50W
 Fujifilm FinePix S4200Samsung HZ50W
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Samsung
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S4200 Samsung HZ50W
Also referred to as - WB5500
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-01-05 2010-05-03
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 64 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-576mm (24.0x) 26-676mm (26.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focusing distance 2cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 16 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 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
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264, 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 543 gr (1.20 lb) 426 gr (0.94 lb)
Dimensions 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") 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 life 300 photos -
Type of battery AA -
Battery ID 4 x AA SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $200 $250