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Fujifilm SL1000 vs Samsung HZ50W

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix SL1000 front
 
Samsung HZ50W front
Portability
70
Imaging
37
Features
44
Overall
39

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Samsung HZ50W Key Specs

Fujifilm SL1000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 659g - 123 x 89 x 123mm
  • Introduced January 2013
Samsung HZ50W
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-676mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 426g - 116 x 83 x 91mm
  • Released May 2010
  • Alternate Name is WB5500
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Fujifilm SL1000 vs Samsung HZ50W Overview

Following is a complete assessment of the Fujifilm SL1000 vs Samsung HZ50W, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm SL1000 (16MP) and the HZ50W (14MP) is pretty comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm SL1000 was manufactured 2 years after the HZ50W which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the Fujifilm SL1000 matches up against the HZ50W in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL1000 over the Samsung HZ50W

 Fujifilm SL1000 HZ50W 
ReleasedJanuary 2013May 2010More modern by 33 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ50W over the Fujifilm SL1000

 HZ50W Fujifilm SL1000 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing

Common features in the Fujifilm SL1000 and Samsung HZ50W

 Fujifilm SL1000 HZ50W 
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Samsung HZ50W Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm SL1000 has physical dimensions of 123mm x 89mm x 123mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 4.8") accompanied by a weight of 659 grams (1.45 lbs) while the Samsung HZ50W has specifications of 116mm x 83mm x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") with a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm SL1000 compared to the HZ50W.

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Samsung HZ50W size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm SL1000 and HZ50W is 61 and 70 respectively.

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Samsung HZ50W top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Samsung HZ50W Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizes only by going through a spec sheet. The picture below might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm SL1000 and HZ50W.

Clearly, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Fujifilm SL1000 to provide extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm SL1000 should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Samsung HZ50W sensor size comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Samsung HZ50W Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Samsung HZ50W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung HZ50W as a Portrait photography camera
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decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
delivers RAW files
lack of manual focus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
46
focusing manually
MP count decent (14MP)
delivers RAW files
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 as a Street photography camera
Samsung HZ50W as a Street photography camera
56
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
heavier than average (659g)
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 Sports photography advice
Samsung HZ50W Sports photography advice
53
excellent zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
better than average battery life (350 per charge)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
48
excellent zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung HZ50W as a Travel photography camera
54
better than average battery life (350 per charge)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
long zoom (1200mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than average (659 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
58
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (26mm)
great zoom (676mm)
no Time Lapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 Landscape photography factors
Samsung HZ50W Landscape photography factors
49
reasonably wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
delivers RAW files
better than average battery life (350 per charge)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
51
focusing manually
pretty wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
delivers RAW files
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 Vlogging details
Samsung HZ50W Vlogging details
24
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic port
heavier than average (659 grams)
24
pretty wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic socket
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Fujifilm SL1000 vs Samsung HZ50W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm SL1000 and Samsung HZ50W
 Fujifilm FinePix SL1000Samsung HZ50W
General Information
Company FujiFilm Samsung
Model Fujifilm FinePix SL1000 Samsung HZ50W
Also called as - WB5500
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 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 dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 26-676mm (26.0x)
Max aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus range 0cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 920 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 920 thousand dots -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 16 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1700 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 5.60 m
Flash modes - 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), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 320 x 120 (480 fps), 640 x 480 (120, 30fps), 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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 659 gr (1.45 pounds) 426 gr (0.94 pounds)
Dimensions 123 x 89 x 123mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 4.8") 116 x 83 x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 350 images -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model - SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $600 $250