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Fujifilm S8200 vs Samsung HZ50W

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
42
Overall
40
Fujifilm FinePix S8200 front
 
Samsung HZ50W front
Portability
70
Imaging
37
Features
44
Overall
39

Fujifilm S8200 vs Samsung HZ50W Key Specs

Fujifilm S8200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-960mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Revealed January 2013
Samsung HZ50W
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Expand 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
  • Alternate Name is WB5500
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Fujifilm S8200 vs Samsung HZ50W Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Fujifilm S8200 vs Samsung HZ50W, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Samsung. The resolution of the Fujifilm S8200 (16MP) and the HZ50W (14MP) is relatively similar and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8200 was released 2 years later than the HZ50W and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the Fujifilm S8200 scores vs the HZ50W with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8200 over the Samsung HZ50W

 Fujifilm S8200 HZ50W 
RevealedJanuary 2013May 2010Fresher by 33 months
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ50W over the Fujifilm S8200

 HZ50W Fujifilm S8200 

Common features in the Fujifilm S8200 and Samsung HZ50W

 Fujifilm S8200 HZ50W 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Fujifilm S8200 vs Samsung HZ50W Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S8200 offers exterior measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") having a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ50W has dimensions 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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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm S8200 versus the HZ50W.

Fujifilm S8200 vs Samsung HZ50W size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S8200 and HZ50W is 61 and 70 respectively.

Fujifilm S8200 vs Samsung HZ50W top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8200 vs Samsung HZ50W Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizing merely by reviewing technical specs. The photograph here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S8200 and HZ50W.

As you have seen, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Fujifilm S8200 to deliver extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm S8200 should have an advantage in sensor technology.

Fujifilm S8200 vs Samsung HZ50W sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8200 vs Samsung HZ50W Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8200 vs Samsung HZ50W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8200 Portrait photography details
Samsung HZ50W Portrait photography details
40
you can focus manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
46
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
delivers RAW files
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8200 Street photography highlights
Samsung HZ50W Street photography highlights
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
heavier than competition (670 grams)
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8200 Sports photography info
Samsung HZ50W Sports photography info
50
great zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
48
amazing zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8200 Travel photography info
Samsung HZ50W Travel photography info
52
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
very long reach (960mm)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (670g)
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
58
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (26mm)
great zoom (676mm)
no Time Lapse recording
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8200 Landscape photography factors
Samsung HZ50W Landscape photography factors
47
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
51
you can focus manually
rather wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
delivers RAW files
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8200 Vlogging advice
Samsung HZ50W Vlogging advice
24
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
does not posses selfie friendly display
no external mic support
heavier than competition (670 grams)
24
rather wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic port
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Fujifilm S8200 vs Samsung HZ50W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8200 and Samsung HZ50W
 Fujifilm FinePix S8200Samsung HZ50W
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Samsung
Model Fujifilm FinePix S8200 Samsung HZ50W
Also Known as - WB5500
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-01-07 2010-05-03
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-960mm (40.0x) 26-676mm (26.0x)
Max aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus range 0cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 200k dot -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 16 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1700 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 5.60 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 320 x 120 (480 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 670 grams (1.48 lbs) 426 grams (0.94 lbs)
Physical dimensions 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") 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 1 1
Cost at release $450 $250