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Fujifilm S8400W vs Samsung HZ50W

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Fujifilm FinePix S8400W front
 
Samsung HZ50W front
Portability
70
Imaging
37
Features
44
Overall
39

Fujifilm S8400W vs Samsung HZ50W Key Specs

Fujifilm S8400W
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1056mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Revealed March 2013
Samsung HZ50W
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-676mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 426g - 116 x 83 x 91mm
  • Announced May 2010
  • Additionally referred to as WB5500
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Fujifilm S8400W vs Samsung HZ50W Overview

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Fujifilm S8400W and Samsung HZ50W, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S8400W (16MP) and the HZ50W (14MP) is relatively similar and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8400W was released 2 years after the HZ50W which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the Fujifilm S8400W scores against the HZ50W in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8400W over the Samsung HZ50W

 Fujifilm S8400W HZ50W 
AnnouncedMarch 2013May 2010More modern by 36 months
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ50W over the Fujifilm S8400W

 HZ50W Fujifilm S8400W 

Common features in the Fujifilm S8400W and Samsung HZ50W

 Fujifilm S8400W HZ50W 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm S8400W vs Samsung HZ50W Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S8400W has got external measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 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 out the Fujifilm S8400W and Samsung HZ50W in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm S8400W and the HZ50W.

Fujifilm S8400W vs Samsung HZ50W size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S8400W and HZ50W is 61 and 70 respectively.

Fujifilm S8400W vs Samsung HZ50W top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8400W vs Samsung HZ50W Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizes merely by going over a spec sheet. The image below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S8400W and HZ50W.

Clearly, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can count on the Fujifilm S8400W to offer you greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots far more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm S8400W should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm S8400W vs Samsung HZ50W sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8400W vs Samsung HZ50W Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8400W vs Samsung HZ50W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W Portrait photography info
Samsung HZ50W Portrait photography info
40
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
46
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (14MP)
exports RAW formats
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W Street photography factors
Samsung HZ50W Street photography factors
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than others (670 grams)
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W Sports photography information
Samsung HZ50W Sports photography information
53
amazing zoom range (24-1056mm 44.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
48
long zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W Travel photography advice
Samsung HZ50W Travel photography advice
52
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
long zoom (1056mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than others (670 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
58
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
great reach (676mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W Landscape photography advice
Samsung HZ50W Landscape photography advice
47
focusing manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
51
you can focus manually
pretty wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
exports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small sensor (1/2.3")
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W Vlogging advice
Samsung HZ50W Vlogging advice
24
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have external microphone socket
more heavy than others (670g)
24
pretty wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic socket
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Fujifilm S8400W vs Samsung HZ50W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8400W and Samsung HZ50W
 Fujifilm FinePix S8400WSamsung HZ50W
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Samsung
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S8400W Samsung HZ50W
Also Known as - WB5500
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-03-22 2010-05-03
Physical type 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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 64 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1056mm (44.0x) 26-676mm (26.0x)
Max aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focusing distance 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 201 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 16 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1700 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 5.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 H.264 H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 670g (1.48 pounds) 426g (0.94 pounds)
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 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 life 300 pictures -
Battery type AA -
Battery ID 4 x AA SLB-11A
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $300 $250