Fujifilm S8500 vs Samsung HZ50W
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Fujifilm S8500 vs Samsung HZ50W Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1/7000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1104mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
- 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
- Revealed January 2013
(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
- Introduced May 2010
- Alternate Name is WB5500

Fujifilm S8500 vs Samsung HZ50W Overview
Below is a detailed overview of the Fujifilm S8500 vs Samsung HZ50W, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S8500 (16MP) and the HZ50W (14MP) is relatively close and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The Fujifilm S8500 was revealed 2 years later than the HZ50W and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the Fujifilm S8500 matches up vs the HZ50W with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Fujifilm S8500 vs Samsung HZ50W Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix S8500 and Samsung HZ50W. The full galleries are provided at Fujifilm S8500 Gallery and Samsung HZ50W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8500 over the Samsung HZ50W
Fujifilm S8500 | HZ50W | |||
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Introduced | January 2013 | ![]() | May 2010 | More recent by 33 months |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ50W over the Fujifilm S8500
HZ50W | Fujifilm S8500 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Manually focus | ![]() | Very accurate focus |
Common features in the Fujifilm S8500 and Samsung HZ50W
Fujifilm S8500 | HZ50W | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same screen sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | No Touch friendly screen |
Fujifilm S8500 vs Samsung HZ50W Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S8500 has outer measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") along with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) while the Samsung HZ50W has sizing of 116mm x 83mm x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") along with a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).
Analyze the Fujifilm S8500 vs Samsung HZ50W in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm S8500 versus the HZ50W.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S8500 and HZ50W is 61 and 70 respectively.

Fujifilm S8500 vs Samsung HZ50W Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very tough to imagine the difference in sensor measurements simply by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic here will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S8500 and HZ50W.
As you can see, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Fujifilm S8500 to provide you with extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm S8500 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

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Fujifilm S8500 vs Samsung HZ50W Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix S8500 | Samsung HZ50W | |
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General Information | ||
Company | FujiFilm | Samsung |
Model type | Fujifilm FinePix S8500 | Samsung HZ50W |
Also called | - | WB5500 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2013-01-07 | 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 measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 64 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-1104mm (46.0x) | 26-676mm (26.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.9-6.5 | f/2.8-5.0 |
Macro focusing distance | 0cm | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 460 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display tech | TFT color LCD monitor | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 200 thousand dots | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8 seconds | 16 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/7000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 5.60 m |
Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance 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) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 670g (1.48 pounds) | 426g (0.94 pounds) |
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 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 recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SC/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $500 | $250 |