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Fujifilm S8500 vs Samsung HZ50W

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40
Fujifilm FinePix S8500 front
 
Samsung HZ50W front
Portability
70
Imaging
37
Features
44
Overall
39

Fujifilm S8500 vs Samsung HZ50W Key Specs

Fujifilm S8500
(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
Samsung HZ50W
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8500 over the Samsung HZ50W

 Fujifilm S8500 HZ50W 
IntroducedJanuary 2013May 2010More recent by 33 months
Screen resolution460k230kSharper 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 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm S8500 vs Samsung HZ50W size comparison

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

Fujifilm S8500 vs Samsung HZ50W top view buttons comparison

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.

Fujifilm S8500 vs Samsung HZ50W sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8500 vs Samsung HZ50W Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8500 vs Samsung HZ50W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8500 Portrait photography info
Samsung HZ50W Portrait photography info
32
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
46
you can focus manually
MP count good (14 megapixels)
supports RAW formats
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8500 Street photography highlights
Samsung HZ50W Street photography highlights
41
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than competition in class (670g)
56
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8500 Sports photography advice
Samsung HZ50W Sports photography advice
53
great zoom range (24-1104mm 46.0 x zoom)
maximum shutter speed is high (1/7,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
48
amazing zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8500 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung HZ50W as a Travel photography camera
52
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
very long reach (1104mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (670 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
58
MP count good (14MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (26mm)
great reach (676mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8500 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung HZ50W as a Landscape photography camera
42
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
51
you can focus manually
decently wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
supports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm S8500
Vlogging with Samsung HZ50W
24
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic port
heavier than competition in class (670g)
24
decently wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone support
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Fujifilm S8500 vs Samsung HZ50W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8500 and Samsung HZ50W
 Fujifilm FinePix S8500Samsung HZ50W
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