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Fujifilm X-S1 vs Samsung HZ50W

Portability
52
Imaging
38
Features
55
Overall
44
Fujifilm X-S1 front
 
Samsung HZ50W front
Portability
70
Imaging
37
Features
44
Overall
39

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Samsung HZ50W Key Specs

Fujifilm X-S1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-624mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 920g - 135 x 107 x 149mm
  • Revealed November 2011
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
  • Introduced May 2010
  • Other Name is WB5500
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Fujifilm X-S1 vs Samsung HZ50W Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Fujifilm X-S1 versus Samsung HZ50W, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies FujiFilm and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X-S1 (12MP) and the HZ50W (14MP) is relatively comparable but the Fujifilm X-S1 (2/3") and HZ50W (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X-S1 was launched 19 months after the HZ50W which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summation of how the Fujifilm X-S1 scores versus the HZ50W in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-S1 over the Samsung HZ50W

 Fujifilm X-S1 HZ50W 
IntroducedNovember 2011May 2010Newer by 19 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ50W over the Fujifilm X-S1

 HZ50W Fujifilm X-S1 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-S1 and Samsung HZ50W

 Fujifilm X-S1 HZ50W 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Samsung HZ50W Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-S1 enjoys physical measurements of 135mm x 107mm x 149mm (5.3" x 4.2" x 5.9") with a weight of 920 grams (2.03 lbs) and the Samsung HZ50W has measurements of 116mm x 83mm x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm X-S1 versus Samsung HZ50W in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm X-S1 and the HZ50W.

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Samsung HZ50W size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-S1 and HZ50W is 52 and 70 respectively.

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Samsung HZ50W top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Samsung HZ50W Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions only by seeing a spec sheet. The image here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-S1 and HZ50W.

Clearly, the 2 cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-S1 because of its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Samsung HZ50W will provide extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X-S1 provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Samsung HZ50W sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Samsung HZ50W Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Samsung HZ50W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-S1
Portrait photography with Samsung HZ50W
46
has manual focus
comes with face detect focus
exports RAW files
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (2/3")
46
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
delivers RAW files
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-S1 Street photography information
Samsung HZ50W Street photography information
52
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
sensor size is tiny (2/3")
more heavy than others (920 grams)
56
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-S1 Sports photography features
Samsung HZ50W Sports photography features
44
excellent zoom range (24-624mm 26.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (2/3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
48
incredible zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-S1 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung HZ50W as a Travel photography camera
43
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
great zoom (624mm)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than others (920g)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
58
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (26mm)
great zoom (676mm)
no Time Lapse function
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-S1 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung HZ50W as a Landscape photography camera
45
has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (2/3")
does not have Timelapse function
51
has manual focus
really wide (26mm)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
delivers RAW files
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-S1 Vlogging advice
Samsung HZ50W Vlogging advice
26
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has microphone port
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
more heavy than others (920g)
24
really wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic socket
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Fujifilm X-S1 vs Samsung HZ50W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-S1 and Samsung HZ50W
 Fujifilm X-S1Samsung HZ50W
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Samsung
Model Fujifilm X-S1 Samsung HZ50W
Also Known as - WB5500
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-11-24 2010-05-03
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR -
Sensor type EXRCMOS CCD
Sensor size 2/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 8.8 x 6.6mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 58.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 12800 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 49 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-624mm (26.0x) 26-676mm (26.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus range 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 4.1 5.9
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 16 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 8.00 m 5.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 920 gr (2.03 lbs) 426 gr (0.94 lbs)
Dimensions 135 x 107 x 149mm (5.3" x 4.2" x 5.9") 116 x 83 x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 49 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 20.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.2 not tested
DXO Low light score 216 not tested
Other
Battery model NP-95 SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $399 $250