Fujifilm S4800 vs Samsung HZ50W
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Fujifilm S4800 vs Samsung HZ50W Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Fujifilm S4800 vs Samsung HZ50W Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix S4800 & Samsung HZ50W. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm S4800 Gallery & Samsung HZ50W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4800 over the Samsung HZ50W
Fujifilm S4800 | HZ50W | |||
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Released | January 2013 | ![]() | May 2010 | More modern by 34 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ50W over the Fujifilm S4800
HZ50W | Fujifilm S4800 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More precise focusing |
Common features in the Fujifilm S4800 and Samsung HZ50W
Fujifilm S4800 | HZ50W | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical screen dimensions |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm S4800 vs Samsung HZ50W Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix S4800 | Samsung HZ50W | |
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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 |