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FujiFilm F80EXR vs Sony H50

Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
28
Overall
32
FujiFilm FinePix F80EXR front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 front
Portability
69
Imaging
32
Features
25
Overall
29

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Sony H50 Key Specs

FujiFilm F80EXR
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-270mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
  • 210g - 99 x 59 x 28mm
  • Introduced June 2010
  • Additionally Known as FinePix F85EXR
Sony H50
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 31-465mm (F2.7-4.5) lens
  • 547g - 116 x 81 x 86mm
  • Introduced January 2009
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FujiFilm F80EXR vs Sony H50 Overview

Below is a thorough review of the FujiFilm F80EXR and Sony H50, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the F80EXR (12MP) and H50 (9MP) and the F80EXR (1/2") and H50 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The F80EXR was unveiled 18 months later than the H50 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short highlight of how the F80EXR grades vs the H50 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm F80EXR over the Sony H50

 F80EXR H50 
IntroducedJune 2010January 2009More recent by 18 months

Reasons to pick Sony H50 over the FujiFilm F80EXR

 H50 F80EXR 
Manually focus Dial precise focus

Common features in the FujiFilm F80EXR and Sony H50

 F80EXR H50 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Sony H50 Physical Comparison

If you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm F80EXR features outer dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs) whilst the Sony H50 has measurements of 116mm x 81mm x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") having a weight of 547 grams (1.21 lbs).

Take a look at the FujiFilm F80EXR and Sony H50 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the F80EXR vs the H50.

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Sony H50 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the F80EXR and H50 is 92 and 69 respectively.

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Sony H50 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Sony H50 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is hard to envision the contrast in sensor measurements simply by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the F80EXR and H50.

Clearly, both of those cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The F80EXR using its bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the FujiFilm F80EXR will provide more detail having an extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more modern F80EXR is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Sony H50 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Sony H50 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Sony H50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm F80EXR Portrait photography information
Sony H50 Portrait photography information
21
manual focus not available
no external flash support
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2")
no RAW files
27
focusing manually
can't use external flash
low resolution (9 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm F80EXR Street photography information
Sony H50 Street photography information
54
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2")
no RAW files
more heavy than competitors in class (210 grams)
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than average in class (547g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm F80EXR
Sports photography with Sony H50
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2")
no phase detect AF
32
excellent zoom range (31-465mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
low resolution (9MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm F80EXR as a Travel photography camera
Sony H50 as a Travel photography camera
59
built-in flash
decently wide (27mm)
great zoom (270mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors in class (210 grams)
resolution not great (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
44
built-in flash
long reach (465mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than average in class (547g)
low resolution (9MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm F80EXR Landscape photography info
Sony H50 Landscape photography info
38
decently wide (27mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2")
no RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
34
focusing manually
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
low resolution (9 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm F80EXR Vlogging info
Sony H50 Vlogging info
27
decently wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone port
more heavy than competitors in class (210 grams)
19
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of mic socket
heavier than average in class (547g)
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FujiFilm F80EXR vs Sony H50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm F80EXR and Sony H50
 FujiFilm FinePix F80EXRSony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
General Information
Company FujiFilm Sony
Model type FujiFilm FinePix F80EXR Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
Also called as FinePix F85EXR -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-06-16 2009-01-15
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor EXR -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 9 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 3456 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-270mm (10.0x) 31-465mm (15.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/2.7-4.5
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 4.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.20 m 9.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480, 30 fps, 320 x 240, 8 fps
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG -
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 210 grams (0.46 lb) 547 grams (1.21 lb)
Physical dimensions 99 x 59 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") 116 x 81 x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 ID NP-50 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail price $400 $80