Fujifilm S8300 vs Samsung HZ50W

Let's take a more detailed look at the Fujifilm S8300 versus Samsung HZ50W, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Samsung. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S8300 (16MP) and the HZ50W (14MP) is relatively close and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8300 was unveiled 2 years after the HZ50W which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the Fujifilm S8300 scores against the HZ50W when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix S8300 and Samsung HZ50W. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm S8300 Gallery and Samsung HZ50W Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S8300 provides outside measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") accompanied by a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ50W has proportions of 116mm x 83mm x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") and a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm S8300 versus Samsung HZ50W in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at that moment. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm S8300 compared to the HZ50W.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S8300 and HZ50W is 61 and 70 respectively.

Typically, it can be difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizes merely by researching specs. The picture here will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S8300 and HZ50W.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Fujifilm S8300 to render extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm S8300 is going to have an edge in sensor technology.