Fujifilm S8100fd vs Samsung HZ50W
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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Samsung HZ50W Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Samsung HZ50W Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd & Samsung HZ50W. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm S8100fd Gallery & Samsung HZ50W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8100fd over the Samsung HZ50W
Fujifilm S8100fd | HZ50W |
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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ50W over the Fujifilm S8100fd
HZ50W | Fujifilm S8100fd | |||
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Revealed | May 2010 | ![]() | January 2009 | Fresher by 15 months |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Common features in the Fujifilm S8100fd and Samsung HZ50W
Fujifilm S8100fd | HZ50W | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical 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).
Look at the Fujifilm S8100fd vs Samsung HZ50W in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Samsung HZ50W Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd | Samsung HZ50W | |
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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 |
Launch cost | $300 | $250 |