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Fujifilm T500 vs Samsung HZ50W

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37
Fujifilm FinePix T500 front
 
Samsung HZ50W front
Portability
70
Imaging
36
Features
44
Overall
39

Fujifilm T500 vs Samsung HZ50W Key Specs

Fujifilm T500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 0
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F) lens
  • 136g - 99 x 57 x 26mm
  • Revealed January 2013
Samsung HZ50W
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Revealed May 2010
  • Alternative Name is WB5500
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Fujifilm T500 vs Samsung HZ50W Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Fujifilm T500 versus Samsung HZ50W, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Samsung. The image resolution of the Fujifilm T500 (16MP) and the HZ50W (14MP) is fairly comparable and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm T500 was unveiled 2 years after the HZ50W which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm T500 being a Compact camera and the Samsung HZ50W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the Fujifilm T500 scores versus the HZ50W when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm T500 over the Samsung HZ50W

 Fujifilm T500 HZ50W 
RevealedJanuary 2013May 2010More modern by 33 months

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ50W over the Fujifilm T500

 HZ50W Fujifilm T500 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Fujifilm T500 and Samsung HZ50W

 Fujifilm T500 HZ50W 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Fujifilm T500 vs Samsung HZ50W Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm T500 comes with external measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ50W has sizing of 116mm x 83mm x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") having a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm T500 versus Samsung HZ50W in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at the time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm T500 against the HZ50W.

Fujifilm T500 vs Samsung HZ50W size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm T500 and HZ50W is 95 and 70 respectively.

Fujifilm T500 vs Samsung HZ50W top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm T500 vs Samsung HZ50W Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizes only by checking out technical specs. The picture here should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm T500 and HZ50W.

As you can tell, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Fujifilm T500 to show greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics much more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm T500 will have an advantage in sensor technology.

Fujifilm T500 vs Samsung HZ50W sensor size comparison

Fujifilm T500 vs Samsung HZ50W Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm T500 vs Samsung HZ50W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm T500
Portrait photography with Samsung HZ50W
34
megapixel count good (16MP)
includes face detect focus
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
45
has manual focus
good MP (14 megapixels)
supports RAW files
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Street photography information
Samsung HZ50W Street photography information
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (136 grams)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
low maximum ISO (0)
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm T500
Sports photography with Samsung HZ50W
44
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
48
incredible zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Travel photography advice
Samsung HZ50W Travel photography advice
75
lighter than competition in class (136 grams)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
long zoom (288mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
58
good MP (14MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
long zoom (676mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Landscape photography factors
Samsung HZ50W Landscape photography factors
41
fairly wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (0)
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
51
has manual focus
fairly wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Vlogging factors
Samsung HZ50W Vlogging factors
35
fairly wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
lighter than competition in class (136 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone support
24
fairly wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone port
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Fujifilm T500 vs Samsung HZ50W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm T500 and Samsung HZ50W
 Fujifilm FinePix T500Samsung HZ50W
General Information
Make FujiFilm Samsung
Model Fujifilm FinePix T500 Samsung HZ50W
Also Known as - WB5500
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-01-07 2010-05-03
Body design Compact 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 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3440 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO - 3200
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-288mm (12.0x) 26-676mm (26.0x)
Max aperture - f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus distance - 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 16s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 5.60 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 136g (0.30 lbs) 426g (0.94 lbs)
Dimensions 99 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 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 model - SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse recording
Storage media - SC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $0 $250