Fujifilm SL300 vs Samsung HZ50W
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67 Imaging
37 Features
39 Overall
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67 Imaging
37 Features
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Portability
70 Imaging
37 Features
44 Overall
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70 Imaging
37 Features
44 Overall
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Fujifilm SL300 vs Samsung HZ50W Key Specs
Fujifilm SL300
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(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-720mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 510g - 122 x 93 x 100mm
- Launched January 2012
Samsung HZ50W
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(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-676mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
- 426g - 116 x 83 x 91mm
- Launched May 2010
- Additionally Known as WB5500
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Below is a extended review of the Fujifilm SL300 vs Samsung HZ50W, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies FujiFilm and Samsung. The resolution of the Fujifilm SL300 (14MP) and the HZ50W (14MP) is pretty close and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
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Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a simple view of how the Fujifilm SL300 matches up versus the HZ50W when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL300 over the Samsung HZ50W
| Fujifilm SL300 | HZ50W | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2012 |  | May 2010 | More recent by 21 months |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ50W over the Fujifilm SL300
| HZ50W | Fujifilm SL300 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Dial precise focusing |
Common features in the Fujifilm SL300 and Samsung HZ50W
| Fujifilm SL300 | HZ50W | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent screen sizing |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Absent Touch friendly screen |
Fujifilm SL300 vs Samsung HZ50W Physical Comparison
When you are looking to lug around your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm SL300 offers physical measurements 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 dimensions of 116mm x 83mm x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") along with a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm SL300 vs the HZ50W.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm SL300 and HZ50W is 67 and 70 respectively.
Fujifilm SL300 vs Samsung HZ50W Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's hard to envision the contrast in sensor measurements simply by viewing a spec sheet. The visual underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm SL300 and HZ50W.
Clearly, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of files however you might want to factor the age of the cameras into account. The fresher Fujifilm SL300 will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.
Fujifilm SL300 vs Samsung HZ50W Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Fujifilm SL300 Portrait photography advice
Samsung HZ50W Portrait photography advice
MP count good (14 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
delivers RAW formats
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Fujifilm SL300 Street photography advice
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
more heavy than average (510 grams)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Samsung HZ50W Sports photography details
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
excellent zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Fujifilm SL300 as a Travel photography camera
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MP count good (14MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than average (510 grams)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (26mm)
great reach (676mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Samsung HZ50W Landscape photography details
relatively wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Timelapse function
has manual focus
really wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
delivers RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of Timelapse recording
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Fujifilm SL300 Vlogging features
Samsung HZ50W Vlogging features
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focus
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone port
more heavy than average (510g)
really wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone port
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Fujifilm SL300 vs Samsung HZ50W Specifications
| Fujifilm FinePix SL300 | Samsung HZ50W | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | FujiFilm | Samsung |
| Model type | Fujifilm FinePix SL300 | Samsung HZ50W |
| Also Known as | - | WB5500 |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Launched | 2012-01-05 | 2010-05-03 |
| Body design | 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 | 14 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
| 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 |
| Minimum native ISO | 64 | 64 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | 26-676mm (26.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/2.8-5.0 |
| Macro focusing range | 2cm | 10cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Screen resolution | 460 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Screen tech | TFT color LCD monitor | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
| Viewfinder coverage | 97% | - |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 8 seconds | 16 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames per sec | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m) | 5.60 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure 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 format | H.264, Motion JPEG | H.264 |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| 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 seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 510 grams (1.12 lbs) | 426 grams (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 shots | - |
| Style 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 media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SC/SDHC, Internal |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch price | $280 | $250 |