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Fujifilm SL240 vs Samsung HZ50W

Portability
67
Imaging
38
Features
39
Overall
38
Fujifilm FinePix SL240 front
 
Samsung HZ50W front
Portability
70
Imaging
37
Features
44
Overall
39

Fujifilm SL240 vs Samsung HZ50W Key Specs

Fujifilm SL240
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-576mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 510g - 122 x 93 x 100mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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
  • Alternative Name is WB5500
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Fujifilm SL240 vs Samsung HZ50W Overview

Below is a in depth assessment of the Fujifilm SL240 versus Samsung HZ50W, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Samsung. The resolution of the Fujifilm SL240 (14MP) and the HZ50W (14MP) is fairly similar and they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm SL240 was released 21 months later than the HZ50W making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the Fujifilm SL240 grades vs the HZ50W for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL240 over the Samsung HZ50W

 Fujifilm SL240 HZ50W 
RevealedJanuary 2012May 2010More recent by 21 months
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ50W over the Fujifilm SL240

 HZ50W Fujifilm SL240 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing

Common features in the Fujifilm SL240 and Samsung HZ50W

 Fujifilm SL240 HZ50W 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Fujifilm SL240 vs Samsung HZ50W Physical Comparison

In case you're going to lug around your camera often, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm SL240 provides external dimensions of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") and a weight of 510 grams (1.12 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ50W has proportions of 116mm x 83mm x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") and a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm SL240 against the HZ50W.

Fujifilm SL240 vs Samsung HZ50W size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm SL240 and HZ50W is 67 and 70 respectively.

Fujifilm SL240 vs Samsung HZ50W top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm SL240 vs Samsung HZ50W Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is hard to see the difference between sensor measurements just by reviewing specifications. The photograph here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm SL240 and HZ50W.

To sum up, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same MP therefore you can expect similar quality of files though you might want to consider the age of the products into consideration. The newer Fujifilm SL240 will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm SL240 vs Samsung HZ50W sensor size comparison

Fujifilm SL240 vs Samsung HZ50W Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm SL240 vs Samsung HZ50W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm SL240 Portrait photography details
Samsung HZ50W Portrait photography details
38
good MP (14 megapixels)
has face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
46
has manual focus
good MP (14 megapixels)
supports RAW formats
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm SL240 as a Street photography camera
Samsung HZ50W as a Street photography camera
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than average (510 grams)
56
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm SL240 Sports photography factors
Samsung HZ50W Sports photography factors
47
excellent zoom range (24-576mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
has tracking focus
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
48
long zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm SL240 Travel photography highlights
Samsung HZ50W Travel photography highlights
54
good MP (14MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
great zoom (576mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than average (510g)
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
58
good MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
long reach (676mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm SL240 Landscape photography details
Samsung HZ50W Landscape photography details
41
quite wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
51
has manual focus
relatively wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
supports RAW formats
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm SL240 Vlogging features
Samsung HZ50W Vlogging features
24
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic port
heavier than average (510g)
24
relatively wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone socket
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Fujifilm SL240 vs Samsung HZ50W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm SL240 and Samsung HZ50W
 Fujifilm FinePix SL240Samsung HZ50W
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Samsung
Model type Fujifilm FinePix SL240 Samsung HZ50W
Also Known as - WB5500
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-01-05 2010-05-03
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max enhanced ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-576mm (24.0x) 26-676mm (26.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focusing range 2cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 16 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm�7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m�3.6 m) 5.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 510g (1.12 lbs) 426g (0.94 lbs)
Dimensions 122 x 93 x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") 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 300 pictures -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-85 SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $280 $250