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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Samsung HZ50W

Portability
75
Imaging
33
Features
26
Overall
30
Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd front
 
Samsung HZ50W front
Portability
70
Imaging
37
Features
44
Overall
39

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Samsung HZ50W Key Specs

Fujifilm S8100fd
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-486mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 405g - 111 x 78 x 79mm
  • Introduced January 2009
Samsung HZ50W
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-676mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 426g - 116 x 83 x 91mm
  • Revealed May 2010
  • Additionally Known as WB5500
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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Samsung HZ50W Overview

Below, we will be contrasting the Fujifilm S8100fd vs Samsung HZ50W, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Samsung. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm S8100fd (10MP) and HZ50W (14MP) but they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8100fd was manufactured 15 months prior to the HZ50W which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm S8100fd being a Compact camera and the Samsung HZ50W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the Fujifilm S8100fd grades versus the HZ50W for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8100fd over the Samsung HZ50W

 Fujifilm S8100fd HZ50W 

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ50W over the Fujifilm S8100fd

 HZ50W Fujifilm S8100fd 
RevealedMay 2010January 2009Fresher by 15 months
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Common features in the Fujifilm S8100fd and Samsung HZ50W

 Fujifilm S8100fd HZ50W 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Samsung HZ50W Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera often, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S8100fd comes with outer measurements of 111mm x 78mm x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") and a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ50W has measurements of 116mm x 83mm x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") with a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at the time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm S8100fd vs the HZ50W.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Samsung HZ50W size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S8100fd and HZ50W is 75 and 70 respectively.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Samsung HZ50W top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Samsung HZ50W Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizing just by viewing technical specs. The visual here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S8100fd and HZ50W.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Samsung HZ50W to result in extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S8100fd will be behind in sensor technology.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Samsung HZ50W sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Samsung HZ50W Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Samsung HZ50W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm S8100fd
Portrait photography with Samsung HZ50W
27
manual focus
external flash not possible
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
46
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
saves RAW formats
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Street photography info
Samsung HZ50W Street photography info
48
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
56
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd as a Sports photography camera
Samsung HZ50W as a Sports photography camera
33
great zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
48
excellent zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Travel photography highlights
Samsung HZ50W Travel photography highlights
53
flash built-in
fairly wide (27mm)
great reach (486mm)
does not have Timelapse function
MP count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
58
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (26mm)
long reach (676mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Landscape photography advice
Samsung HZ50W Landscape photography advice
35
manual focus
fairly wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5")
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
51
focusing manually
rather wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
saves RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd as a Vlogging camera
Samsung HZ50W as a Vlogging camera
24
fairly wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have microphone support
24
rather wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone jack
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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Samsung HZ50W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8100fd and Samsung HZ50W
 Fujifilm FinePix S8100fdSamsung HZ50W
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Samsung
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd Samsung HZ50W
Also referred to as - WB5500
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-01-15 2010-05-03
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-486mm (18.0x) 26-676mm (26.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focusing range 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 16 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 8.80 m (Auto ISO (800)) 5.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 30 fps, 320 x 240 30 fps 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format - H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 405 grams (0.89 lb) 426 grams (0.94 lb)
Dimensions 111 x 78 x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") 116 x 83 x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID 4 x AA SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media xD Picturecard/SD/SDHC/MMC SC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
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