FujiFilm HS10 vs Fujifilm HS50 EXR

Following is a in depth overview of the FujiFilm HS10 versus Fujifilm HS50 EXR, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both of them are produced by FujiFilm. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the HS10 (10MP) and Fujifilm HS50 EXR (16MP) and the HS10 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm HS50 EXR (1/2") boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The HS10 was released 3 years earlier than the Fujifilm HS50 EXR which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the HS10 matches up vs the Fujifilm HS50 EXR in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix HS10 and Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR. The complete galleries are available at FujiFilm HS10 Gallery and Fujifilm HS50 EXR Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry around your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm HS10 enjoys outer dimensions of 131mm x 91mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") having a weight of 666 grams (1.47 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm HS50 EXR has proportions of 135mm x 101mm x 146mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 5.7") having a weight of 808 grams (1.78 lbs).

Check the FujiFilm HS10 versus Fujifilm HS50 EXR in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the HS10 against the Fujifilm HS50 EXR.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the HS10 and Fujifilm HS50 EXR is 60 and 54 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizes purely by researching specifications. The image here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the HS10 and Fujifilm HS50 EXR.

To sum up, each of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The HS10 featuring a smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field trickier and the Fujifilm HS50 EXR will result in more detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged HS10 will be behind in sensor innovation.