Fujifilm S4500 vs Samsung HZ50W
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Fujifilm S4500 vs Samsung HZ50W Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Fujifilm S4500 vs Samsung HZ50W Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix S4500 & Samsung HZ50W. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm S4500 Gallery & Samsung HZ50W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4500 over the Samsung HZ50W
Fujifilm S4500 | HZ50W | |||
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Released | January 2012 | ![]() | May 2010 | Newer by 21 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ50W over the Fujifilm S4500
HZ50W | Fujifilm S4500 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial precise focusing |
Common features in the Fujifilm S4500 and Samsung HZ50W
Fujifilm S4500 | HZ50W | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display dimensions |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm S4500 vs Samsung HZ50W Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix S4500 | Samsung HZ50W | |
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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 |