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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Samsung HZ50W Comparison

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FujiFilm S2800HD

14 MP | 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) CCD Sensor

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Samsung HZ50W

14 MP | 1/2.33" (6.08 x 4.56 mm) CCD Sensor

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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Samsung HZ50W Comparison Overview

In this review, we will be comparing S2800HD and HZ50W, two Small Sensor Superzoom cameras from FujiFilm and Samsung. Both FujiFilm S2800HD and Samsung HZ50W cameras have 14.0MP 1/2.3-inch sensors. FujiFilm S2800HD was introduced to market in February 2010 and Samsung HZ50W was launched in May 2010. There is only 3 months difference between S2800HD and HZ50W so we are expecting this to be a fair comparison regarding age and technology level.

Here is a brief look at the main features of FujiFilm S2800HD and Samsung HZ50W before getting into our more detailed comparison.

FujiFilm S2800HD Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2010-02-02
  • 14MP - 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
  • ISO 64 - 1600 ( expands to 6400)
  • 28-504 mm F3.1-5.6 Zoom Lens
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3" Fixed Type Screen
  • Electronic viewfinder
  • 1 fps continuous shooting
  • HD - 1280 x 720 video resolution
  • 437g. 110 x 74 x 82 mm
  • Also known as FinePix S2900HD

Samsung HZ50W Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2010-05-03
  • 14MP - 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
  • ISO 64 - 3200 ( expands to 6400)
  • 26-676 mm F2.8-5.0 Zoom Lens
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3" Fixed Type Screen
  • Electronic viewfinder
  • continuous shooting
  • HD - 1280 x 720 video resolution
  • 426g. 116 x 83 x 91 mm
  • Also known as WB5500

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how FujiFilm S2800HD and Samsung HZ50W compares and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.

Reasons to choose FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD over Samsung HZ50W
Sensor Pixel Area
2.04µm2 vs 1.98µm2 3% larger pixel area


Reasons to choose Samsung HZ50W over FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD
RAW Support
Yes vs No Better image quality
Max ISO
3.200 vs 1.600 100% higher Max ISO
Weight
426 g vs 437 g 11 g lighter
Focal Length - Wide
26mm vs 28mm 2 mm wider coverage
Focal Length - Tele
676mm vs 504mm 172 mm longer tele reach
Optical Zoom
26× vs 18× more flexible focal coverage
Max Aperture - Wide
2.80 vs 3.10 faster lens at wide
Max Aperture - Tele
5.00 vs 5.60 faster lens at tele
Flash Coverage
5.6m vs 4.4m 1.2m longer range

Common Strengths of FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD and Samsung HZ50W
Image Stabilization
Sensor-shift vs Optical Sharper images at longer focal lengths and long exposures
Built-in Flash
Yes vs Yes Useful in low-light
Viewfinder
Yes (Electronic) vs Yes (Electronic) Better framing and control
Manual Exposure
Yes vs Yes better exposure control
Focal Length - Tele
504mm vs 676mm Very good Telezoom
Common Weaknesses of FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD and Samsung HZ50W
Fixed Screen
Fixed Type vs No No flexible viewing angles
External Flash Shoe
No vs No Not suitable for flash photography
LCD Screen Resolution
230k dots vs 230k dots Low resolution screens
Continuous Shooting
1.0fps vs fps Slow shooting speeds
Environmental Sealing
No vs No not suitable for tough conditions
AE Bracketing
No vs No Not good for multi-exposure HDR
FujiFilm S2800HD vs Samsung HZ50W: Physical Specs and Body features Comparison

Size and weight is a big decision factor when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs. In this section, We are going to illustrate FujiFilm S2800HD and Samsung HZ50W side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. FujiFilm S2800HD has external dimensions of 110 x 74 x 82 mm (4.33 x 2.91 x 3.23″) and weighs 437 g (0.96 lb / 15.41 oz) (including batteries). Samsung HZ50W has external dimensions of 116 x 83 x 91 mm (4.57 x 3.27 x 3.58″) and weighs 426 g (0.94 lb / 15.03 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front view size comparison of FujiFilm S2800HD and Samsung HZ50W. FujiFilm S2800HD is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 6mm narrower, 9mm shorter and 9mm thinner than Samsung HZ50W.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Samsung HZ50W Camera Size Comparison - Front View
Comparison image of FujiFilm S2800HD and Samsung HZ50W Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Samsung HZ50W is 11g lighter than the FujiFilm S2800HD but we don't think this will make a significant difference.

Weight Comparison

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Thickness Comparison

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Weather Sealing

Unfortunately neither FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD (FinePix S2900HD) nor Samsung HZ50W (WB5500) provides any type of weather sealing in their body, so you have to give extra care especially when you are shooting outdoors. If weather sealing is a must-have feature for you, check these sections:
Top Bridge Cameras with Weather Sealing

LCD Screen Size and Features

FujiFilm S2800HD and Samsung HZ50W's LCD screens has the same diagonal size of 3".

Unfortunately, both cameras has fixed screens so they don't tilt or flip in directions.
FujiFilm S2800HD vs Samsung HZ50W: Sensor Comparison

Both FujiFilm S2800HD and Samsung HZ50W have 1/2.3-inch sized 14.0 MP resolution sensors so sensor size and resolution is not a differentiator between these two cameras.

Below you can see the S2800HD and HZ50W sensor size comparison.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Samsung HZ50W Sensor Size Comparison
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of FujiFilm S2800HD and Samsung HZ50W Cameras


FujiFilm S2800HD and Samsung HZ50W have almost the same sensor size so none of them has any significant advantage over other in providing control over depth of field when used with same focal length and aperture.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Samsung HZ50W Lens Specs Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD features a 28-504 mm F3.1-5.6 18× zoom lens whereas Samsung HZ50W features a 26-676 mm F2.8-5.0 26× zoom lens.

Samsung HZ50W has 2mm wider coverage than the FujiFilm S2800HD. At f2.80, it is also faster at widest end. On the tele end, Samsung HZ50W has 172mm longer reach than the FujiFilm S2800HD. At f5.00, it is also faster at tele end.

Wide Coverage

DSLR-Like Cameras

S2800HD
HZ50W
Widest - Samsung WB2200F
Average
Telezoom

DSLR-Like Cameras

S2800HD
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Longest - Nikon P1000
Average
Max Aperture at Tele

DSLR-Like Cameras

S2800HD
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Fastest - Olympus 1
Average
Max Aperture at Wide

DSLR-Like Cameras

S2800HD
HZ50W
Fastest - Sony RX10 III
Average
What types of Photography are FujiFilm S2800HD and Samsung HZ50W Good for?
In this section, we rank and compare FujiFilm S2800HD and Samsung HZ50W for five different photography types in order to make your decision process easier in case you are specifically interested in one or more of these areas.

FujiFilm S2800HD for Portrait Photography

POOR

Samsung HZ50W for Portrait Photography

AVERAGE
Image Stabilization
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Exposure Mode
Average Resolution Sensor: 14.0MP
Average Ergonomics&Handling
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Manual Focus Mode
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Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Average Resolution Sensor: 14.0MP
Average Ergonomics&Handling
Small 1/2.33" (6.08 x 4.56 mm) sensor
No External Flash Shoe
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FujiFilm S2800HD for Street Photography

GOOD

Samsung HZ50W for Street Photography

GOOD
Image Stabilization
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Live-view
28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Medium sized Body
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Manual Focus Mode
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Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Live-view
Fast Lens at Wide: f2.80
26 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Medium sized Body
Small 1/2.33" (6.08 x 4.56 mm) sensor
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FujiFilm S2800HD for Sports Photography

AVERAGE

Samsung HZ50W for Sports Photography

AVERAGE
Image Stabilization
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Exposure Mode
504 mm Tele Lens
Average Ergonomics&Handling
Average Max shutter speed: 1/2000s
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Manual Focus Mode
Slow Continuous Shooting: 1.0fps
Environmental Sealings
Focus Points
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Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
676 mm Tele Lens
Average Ergonomics&Handling
Average Max shutter speed: 1/2000s
No External Flash Shoe
Environmental Sealings
Focus Points
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FujiFilm S2800HD for Daily Photography

AVERAGE

Samsung HZ50W for Daily Photography

GOOD
18.0X Optical Zoom
Medium size Body
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
437g
Body Thickness 82mm
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RAW shooting capability
26.0X Optical Zoom
Medium size Body
Small 1/2.33" (6.08 x 4.56 mm) sensor
426g
Body Thickness 91mm
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FujiFilm S2800HD for Landscape Photography

POOR

Samsung HZ50W for Landscape Photography

POOR
Manual Exposure Mode
28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average Resolution Sensor: 14.0MP
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Manual Focus Mode
No Environmental Sealings
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Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
26 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average Resolution Sensor: 14.0MP
Small 1/2.33" (6.08 x 4.56 mm) sensor
No Environmental Sealings
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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Samsung HZ50W: OUR DECISION

You may have already made your decision about which camera suits better for your needs and your budget so far but in case you wonder how we rated FujiFilm S2800HD and Samsung HZ50W, below you can find their scores in five different aspects. Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 63 different specs, current price and DxO Mark scores (where possible) in order to make a more objective and consistent comparison.

Here is a summary of how FujiFilm S2800HD and Samsung HZ50W scores compare:

FujiFilm S2800HD
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #94 out of 113 in SLR-like (bridge) cameras
Ranked #746 out of 1226 in all Cameras
Samsung HZ50W
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #56 out of 113 in SLR-like (bridge) cameras
Ranked #585 out of 1226 in all Cameras

Samsung HZ50W is the overall winner of this comparison. It has a higher Overall Score and beats FujiFilm S2800HD in all criteria except one: Portability.
If small size and light body is a big priority for you, choose FujiFilm S2800HD. Otherwise, Samsung HZ50W is the better camera overall.

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Samsung HZ50W vs FujiFilm S2800HD Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD Samsung HZ50W
Brand FujiFilm Samsung
Announced 2010-02-02 2010-05-03
Body Type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor
Type CCD CCD
Size 1/2.3-inch 1/2.3-inch
Dimensions 6.17 x 4.55 mm 6.08 x 4.56 mm
Area 28.07mm2 27.72mm2
Megapixels 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Max Resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Max Native Light sensitivity 1,600 ISO 3,200 ISO
Max Boosted Light Sensitivity 6400 ISO 6400 ISO
Min Native Light sensitivity 64 ISO 64 ISO
RAW Support
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points n/a n/a
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens Focal Range 28-504 mm (18×) 26-676 mm (26×)
Max Aperture F3.1-5.6 F2.8-5.0
Macro Focus Range 2cm 10cm
Screen
Type Fixed type Fixed type
Size 3" 3"
Resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder Coverage 99% n/a
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization Sensor-shift Optical
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 4.40 m 5.60 m
External Flash
Continuous Shooting 1.0 fps n/a
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution 1280 x 720 1280 x 720
Video Formats Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity None None
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight 437g 426g
Dimensions 110 x 74 x 82mm 116 x 83 x 91mm
Battery Life n/a n/a
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS None None
DxO Sensor Scores
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