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Fujifilm S9800 vs Samsung HZ50W

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42
Fujifilm S9800 front
 
Samsung HZ50W front
Portability
70
Imaging
36
Features
44
Overall
39

Fujifilm S9800 vs Samsung HZ50W Key Specs

Fujifilm S9800
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Released January 2015
Samsung HZ50W
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Push 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
  • Also referred to as WB5500
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Fujifilm S9800 vs Samsung HZ50W Overview

On this page, we will be evaluating the Fujifilm S9800 versus Samsung HZ50W, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Samsung. The resolution of the Fujifilm S9800 (16MP) and the HZ50W (14MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S9800 was introduced 4 years after the HZ50W which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the Fujifilm S9800 grades vs the HZ50W when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9800 over the Samsung HZ50W

 Fujifilm S9800 HZ50W 
ReleasedJanuary 2015May 2010Newer by 58 months
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ50W over the Fujifilm S9800

 HZ50W Fujifilm S9800 
Focus manually Dial precise focus

Common features in the Fujifilm S9800 and Samsung HZ50W

 Fujifilm S9800 HZ50W 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Fujifilm S9800 vs Samsung HZ50W Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S9800 has physical dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") accompanied by a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) and 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 S9800 versus Samsung HZ50W in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at the time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm S9800 vs the HZ50W.

Fujifilm S9800 vs Samsung HZ50W size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S9800 and HZ50W is 61 and 70 respectively.

Fujifilm S9800 vs Samsung HZ50W top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S9800 vs Samsung HZ50W Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions only by checking out specifications. The pic underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S9800 and HZ50W.

To sum up, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can count on the Fujifilm S9800 to produce greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm S9800 provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm S9800 vs Samsung HZ50W sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S9800 vs Samsung HZ50W Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S9800 vs Samsung HZ50W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S9800 Portrait photography information
Samsung HZ50W Portrait photography information
37
good resolution (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
45
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
supports RAW formats
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm S9800
Street photography with Samsung HZ50W
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than competition (670g)
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S9800 Sports photography factors
Samsung HZ50W Sports photography factors
53
amazing zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
48
excellent zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S9800 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung HZ50W as a Travel photography camera
57
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
decently wide (24mm)
great reach (1200mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (670g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
58
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
great reach (676mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S9800 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung HZ50W as a Landscape photography camera
42
decently wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
51
manual focus
reasonably wide (26mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
supports RAW formats
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S9800 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung HZ50W as a Vlogging camera
57
decently wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
lack of external mic jack
heavier than competition (670 grams)
24
reasonably wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic jack
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Fujifilm S9800 vs Samsung HZ50W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S9800 and Samsung HZ50W
 Fujifilm S9800Samsung HZ50W
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Samsung
Model type Fujifilm S9800 Samsung HZ50W
Also Known as - WB5500
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2015-01-14 2010-05-03
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type 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 16MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 26-676mm (26.0x)
Max aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focusing range 7cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 920k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 16 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1700 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (with Auto ISO) 5.60 m
Flash options Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro 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
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (6oi), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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 670g (1.48 lbs) 426g (0.94 lbs)
Physical dimensions 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") 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 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID 4 x AA SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $299 $250