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Fujifilm S9400W vs Samsung HZ50W

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Fujifilm FinePix S9400W front
 
Samsung HZ50W front
Portability
70
Imaging
36
Features
44
Overall
39

Fujifilm S9400W vs Samsung HZ50W Key Specs

Fujifilm S9400W
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Launched January 2014
Samsung HZ50W
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Revealed May 2010
  • Additionally Known as WB5500
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Fujifilm S9400W vs Samsung HZ50W Overview

Below is a extended comparison of the Fujifilm S9400W versus Samsung HZ50W, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands FujiFilm and Samsung. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S9400W (16MP) and the HZ50W (14MP) is very close and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S9400W was revealed 3 years later than the HZ50W and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the Fujifilm S9400W matches up versus the HZ50W with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9400W over the Samsung HZ50W

 Fujifilm S9400W HZ50W 
RevealedJanuary 2014May 2010More recent by 45 months
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ50W over the Fujifilm S9400W

 HZ50W Fujifilm S9400W 
Manually focus Very precise focus

Common features in the Fujifilm S9400W and Samsung HZ50W

 Fujifilm S9400W HZ50W 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Fujifilm S9400W vs Samsung HZ50W Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S9400W features outside dimensions 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 dimensions of 116mm x 83mm x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") with a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm S9400W versus Samsung HZ50W in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm S9400W and the HZ50W.

Fujifilm S9400W vs Samsung HZ50W size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S9400W and HZ50W is 61 and 70 respectively.

Fujifilm S9400W vs Samsung HZ50W top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S9400W vs Samsung HZ50W Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be hard to envision the gap in sensor measurements just by viewing specifications. The visual below will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S9400W and HZ50W.

Plainly, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Fujifilm S9400W to provide you with greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm S9400W will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm S9400W vs Samsung HZ50W sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S9400W vs Samsung HZ50W Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S9400W vs Samsung HZ50W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S9400W Portrait photography factors
Samsung HZ50W Portrait photography factors
37
MP count good (16MP)
comes with face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
45
you can focus manually
decent MP (14MP)
delivers RAW formats
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S9400W Street photography info
Samsung HZ50W Street photography info
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than competition (670g)
55
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S9400W Sports photography details
Samsung HZ50W Sports photography details
55
amazing zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
great battery life (500 shots)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
48
great zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm S9400W
Travel photography with Samsung HZ50W
54
great battery life (500 shots)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
great reach (1200mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (670 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
58
decent MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (26mm)
long reach (676mm)
does not have Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S9400W Landscape photography details
Samsung HZ50W Landscape photography details
44
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
great battery life (500 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
51
you can focus manually
pretty wide (26mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
delivers RAW formats
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S9400W Vlogging details
Samsung HZ50W Vlogging details
26
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have microphone jack
more heavy than competition (670g)
24
pretty wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone jack
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Fujifilm S9400W vs Samsung HZ50W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S9400W and Samsung HZ50W
 Fujifilm FinePix S9400WSamsung HZ50W
General Information
Company FujiFilm Samsung
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S9400W Samsung HZ50W
Also Known as - WB5500
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2014-01-06 2010-05-03
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type 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 16MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 26-676mm (26.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focusing range 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 201 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 16 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1700 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 5.60 m
Flash options Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
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 (60i), 1280 x 960 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 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 H.264 H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 670 grams (1.48 lbs) 426 grams (0.94 lbs)
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 life 500 photographs -
Battery format AA -
Battery ID 4 x AA SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at release $330 $250