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Fujifilm S4500 vs Samsung HZ50W

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Fujifilm FinePix S4500 front
 
Samsung HZ50W front
Portability
70
Imaging
36
Features
44
Overall
39

Fujifilm S4500 vs Samsung HZ50W Key Specs

Fujifilm S4500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 543g - 118 x 81 x 100mm
  • Announced January 2012
Samsung HZ50W
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Released May 2010
  • Other Name is WB5500
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Fujifilm S4500 vs Samsung HZ50W Overview

Below, we are looking at the Fujifilm S4500 and Samsung HZ50W, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Samsung. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S4500 (14MP) and the HZ50W (14MP) is very well matched and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S4500 was brought out 21 months after the HZ50W making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the Fujifilm S4500 grades vs the HZ50W in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4500 over the Samsung HZ50W

 Fujifilm S4500 HZ50W 
ReleasedJanuary 2012May 2010Newer by 21 months

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ50W over the Fujifilm S4500

 HZ50W Fujifilm S4500 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing

Common features in the Fujifilm S4500 and Samsung HZ50W

 Fujifilm S4500 HZ50W 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Fujifilm S4500 vs Samsung HZ50W Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S4500 has got external dimensions of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") having a weight of 543 grams (1.20 lbs) and the Samsung HZ50W has proportions of 116mm x 83mm x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") and a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm S4500 and Samsung HZ50W in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm S4500 against the HZ50W.

Fujifilm S4500 vs Samsung HZ50W size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S4500 and HZ50W is 67 and 70 respectively.

Fujifilm S4500 vs Samsung HZ50W top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S4500 vs Samsung HZ50W Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very hard to envision the gap between sensor dimensions just by reading through a spec sheet. The image underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S4500 and HZ50W.

As you can see, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of photographs however you should really take the launch date of the products into consideration. The younger Fujifilm S4500 will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm S4500 vs Samsung HZ50W sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S4500 vs Samsung HZ50W Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S4500 vs Samsung HZ50W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S4500 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung HZ50W Portrait photography highlights
35
megapixel count decent (14MP)
supports face detection focus
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
45
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
exports RAW files
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S4500 Street photography factors
Samsung HZ50W Street photography factors
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
heavier than average (543 grams)
55
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S4500 Sports photography info
Samsung HZ50W Sports photography info
47
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
supports tracking autofocus
slow fps (1.0 fps)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
48
long zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S4500 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung HZ50W as a Travel photography camera
54
megapixel count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than average (543 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
58
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (26mm)
long zoom (676mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm S4500
Landscape photography with Samsung HZ50W
41
really wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
51
has manual focus
rather wide (26mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
exports RAW files
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S4500 Vlogging information
Samsung HZ50W Vlogging information
24
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic port
heavier than average (543g)
24
rather wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic socket
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Fujifilm S4500 vs Samsung HZ50W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S4500 and Samsung HZ50W
 Fujifilm FinePix S4500Samsung HZ50W
General Information
Make FujiFilm Samsung
Model Fujifilm FinePix S4500 Samsung HZ50W
Other name - WB5500
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-01-05 2010-05-03
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) 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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing 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
Lowest native ISO 64 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 26-676mm (26.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus range 2cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 16s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m) 5.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 format H.264, Motion JPEG H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 543 gr (1.20 lbs) 426 gr (0.94 lbs)
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 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 life 300 photos -
Style of battery AA -
Battery model 4 x AA SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $230 $250