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FujiFilm HS10 vs Sony H50

Portability
60
Imaging
33
Features
50
Overall
39
FujiFilm FinePix HS10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 front
Portability
69
Imaging
32
Features
25
Overall
29

FujiFilm HS10 vs Sony H50 Key Specs

FujiFilm HS10
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 666g - 131 x 91 x 126mm
  • Launched July 2010
  • Alternative Name is FinePix HS11
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 HS10 vs Sony H50 Overview

The following is a complete review of the FujiFilm HS10 and Sony H50, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the HS10 (10MP) and the H50 (9MP) is pretty close and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The HS10 was announced 18 months after the H50 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm HS10 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony H50 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a brief overview of how the HS10 scores against the H50 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm HS10 over the Sony H50

 HS10 H50 
IntroducedJuly 2010January 2009Newer by 18 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Sony H50 over the FujiFilm HS10

 H50 HS10 

Common features in the FujiFilm HS10 and Sony H50

 HS10 H50 
Manually focus More exact focus
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm HS10 vs Sony H50 Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and volume. The FujiFilm HS10 has got exterior measurements of 131mm x 91mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") with a weight of 666 grams (1.47 lbs) while the Sony H50 has sizing of 116mm x 81mm x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") with a weight of 547 grams (1.21 lbs).

Take a look at the FujiFilm HS10 and Sony H50 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the HS10 vs the H50.

FujiFilm HS10 vs Sony H50 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the HS10 and H50 is 60 and 69 respectively.

FujiFilm HS10 vs Sony H50 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm HS10 vs Sony H50 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be hard to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions purely by viewing specs. The picture underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the HS10 and H50.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should expect the FujiFilm HS10 to render greater detail with its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively. The newer HS10 should have a benefit in sensor tech.

FujiFilm HS10 vs Sony H50 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm HS10 vs Sony H50 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm HS10 vs Sony H50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm HS10 Portrait photography highlights
Sony H50 Portrait photography highlights
39
focusing manually
exports RAW formats
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
27
has manual focus
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (9 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm HS10 Street photography advice
Sony H50 Street photography advice
54
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
heavier than average in class (666g)
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (547g)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm HS10 Sports photography features
Sony H50 Sports photography features
41
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking autofocus
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
32
great zoom range (31-465mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
resolution not great (9MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm HS10 as a Travel photography camera
Sony H50 as a Travel photography camera
45
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than average in class (666g)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
44
flash built-in
long reach (465mm)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (547g)
resolution not great (9 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm HS10
Landscape photography with Sony H50
44
focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of Time Lapse function
34
has manual focus
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
resolution not great (9MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm HS10 Vlogging advice
Sony H50 Vlogging advice
23
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external mic jack
heavier than average in class (666 grams)
19
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (547 grams)
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FujiFilm HS10 vs Sony H50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm HS10 and Sony H50
 FujiFilm FinePix HS10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Sony
Model type FujiFilm FinePix HS10 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
Also Known as FinePix HS11 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-07-06 2009-01-15
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 9 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 3456 x 2592
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 31-465mm (15.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.7-4.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 9.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 448 x 336 (30, 120, 240 fps), 224 x 168 (420 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps) 640 x 480, 30 fps, 320 x 240, 8 fps
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format H.264 -
Microphone 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 666 gr (1.47 pounds) 547 gr (1.21 pounds)
Dimensions 131 x 91 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") 116 x 81 x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4")
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 ID 4 x AA 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 1 1
Retail pricing $900 $80