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Fujifilm S4800 vs Samsung HZ50W

Portability
66
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38
Fujifilm FinePix S4800 front
 
Samsung HZ50W front
Portability
70
Imaging
36
Features
44
Overall
39

Fujifilm S4800 vs Samsung HZ50W Key Specs

Fujifilm S4800
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 518g - 122 x 93 x 100mm
  • Launched January 2013
Samsung HZ50W
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Released May 2010
  • Additionally referred to as WB5500
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Fujifilm S4800 vs Samsung HZ50W Overview

Let's look a bit more closely at the Fujifilm S4800 versus Samsung HZ50W, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S4800 (16MP) and the HZ50W (14MP) is relatively similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm S4800 was brought out 2 years after the HZ50W which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the Fujifilm S4800 matches up vs the HZ50W with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4800 over the Samsung HZ50W

 Fujifilm S4800 HZ50W 
ReleasedJanuary 2013May 2010More modern by 34 months

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ50W over the Fujifilm S4800

 HZ50W Fujifilm S4800 
Manual focus More precise focusing

Common features in the Fujifilm S4800 and Samsung HZ50W

 Fujifilm S4800 HZ50W 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Fujifilm S4800 vs Samsung HZ50W Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S4800 comes with external dimensions of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") having a weight of 518 grams (1.14 lbs) while the Samsung HZ50W has proportions of 116mm x 83mm x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") along with a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm S4800 versus Samsung HZ50W in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use during that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm S4800 versus the HZ50W.

Fujifilm S4800 vs Samsung HZ50W size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S4800 and HZ50W is 66 and 70 respectively.

Fujifilm S4800 vs Samsung HZ50W top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S4800 vs Samsung HZ50W Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizes merely by reviewing specifications. The pic below may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S4800 and HZ50W.

To sum up, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Fujifilm S4800 to offer extra detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm S4800 will have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm S4800 vs Samsung HZ50W sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S4800 vs Samsung HZ50W Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S4800 vs Samsung HZ50W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S4800 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung HZ50W Portrait photography highlights
36
good megapixels (16MP)
offers face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
45
you can focus manually
decent MP (14 megapixels)
supports RAW files
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S4800 Street photography features
Samsung HZ50W Street photography features
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (518 grams)
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S4800 Sports photography details
Samsung HZ50W Sports photography details
48
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
48
excellent zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S4800 Travel photography factors
Samsung HZ50W Travel photography factors
54
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (518g)
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
58
decent MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
great zoom (676mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S4800 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung HZ50W as a Landscape photography camera
42
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
51
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
supports RAW files
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S4800 Vlogging highlights
Samsung HZ50W Vlogging highlights
24
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (518g)
24
reasonably wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic port
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Fujifilm S4800 vs Samsung HZ50W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S4800 and Samsung HZ50W
 Fujifilm FinePix S4800Samsung HZ50W
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Samsung
Model Fujifilm FinePix S4800 Samsung HZ50W
Also Known as - WB5500
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-01-30 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 dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
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 distance 2cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 16s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m) 5.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure 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 data format H.264, Motion JPEG H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 518 gr (1.14 pounds) 426 gr (0.94 pounds)
Dimensions 122 x 93 x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") 116 x 83 x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 model 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 One One
Launch price $229 $250