Fujifilm SL1000 vs Samsung HZ50W
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![Fujifilm FinePix SL1000 front Fujifilm FinePix SL1000 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Fujifilm-FinePix-SL1000/Fujifilm-SL1000-front.jpg)
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Fujifilm SL1000 vs Samsung HZ50W Key Specs
(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
(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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Fujifilm SL1000 vs Samsung HZ50W Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix SL1000 & Samsung HZ50W. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm SL1000 Gallery & Samsung HZ50W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL1000 over the Samsung HZ50W
Fujifilm SL1000 | HZ50W | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Released | January 2013 | ![]() | May 2010 | More modern by 33 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper 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 sizing | 3" | ![]() | 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).
Look at the Fujifilm SL1000 vs Samsung HZ50W in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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 Fujifilm SL1000 vs Samsung HZ50W size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Fujifilm-FinePix-SL1000-vs-Samsung-HZ50W-size-comparison.jpg)
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 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Fujifilm-FinePix-SL1000-vs-Samsung-HZ50W-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
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 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Fujifilm-FinePix-SL1000-vs-Samsung-HZ50W-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Fujifilm SL1000 vs Samsung HZ50W Screen and ViewFinder
![Fujifilm SL1000 vs Samsung HZ50W Screen and Viewfinder comparison Fujifilm SL1000 vs Samsung HZ50W Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Fujifilm-FinePix-SL1000-vs-Samsung-HZ50W-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Fujifilm SL1000 vs Samsung HZ50W Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix SL1000 | Samsung HZ50W | |
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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 |