Fujifilm S4500 vs Samsung WB50F

Below, we are evaluating the Fujifilm S4500 and Samsung WB50F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Samsung. The resolution of the Fujifilm S4500 (14MP) and the WB50F (16MP) is fairly close and they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S4500 was released 24 months prior to the WB50F making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm S4500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB50F being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the Fujifilm S4500 grades versus the WB50F for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix S4500 and Samsung WB50F. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm S4500 Gallery and Samsung WB50F Gallery.

If you're looking to lug around your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S4500 comes with exterior measurements of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") accompanied by a weight of 543 grams (1.20 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB50F has measurements of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") along with a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm S4500 against the WB50F.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S4500 and WB50F is 67 and 92 respectively.

In many cases, it can be difficult to see the contrast in sensor measurements merely by researching specifications. The visual below will provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S4500 and WB50F.

To sum up, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Samsung WB50F to render extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images much more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S4500 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.