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FujiFilm HS10 vs Sony HX50V

Portability
60
Imaging
34
Features
50
Overall
40
FujiFilm FinePix HS10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V front
Portability
89
Imaging
45
Features
57
Overall
49

FujiFilm HS10 vs Sony HX50V Key Specs

FujiFilm HS10
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • 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 HX50V
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5 - 6.3) lens
  • 272g - 108 x 64 x 38mm
  • Announced April 2013
  • Earlier Model is Sony HX30V
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FujiFilm HS10 vs Sony HX50V Overview

Below is a extensive comparison of the FujiFilm HS10 and Sony HX50V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the HS10 (10MP) and HX50V (20MP) but they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The HS10 was introduced 3 years prior to the HX50V and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm HS10 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX50V being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a simple overview of how the HS10 scores vs the HX50V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm HS10 over the Sony HX50V

 HS10 HX50V 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Sony HX50V over the FujiFilm HS10

 HX50V HS10 
AnnouncedApril 2013July 2010More recent by 34 months
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm HS10 and Sony HX50V

 HS10 HX50V 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

FujiFilm HS10 vs Sony HX50V Physical Comparison

If you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm HS10 comes with physical dimensions of 131mm x 91mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") with a weight of 666 grams (1.47 lbs) whilst the Sony HX50V has dimensions of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the HS10 versus the HX50V.

FujiFilm HS10 vs Sony HX50V size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the HS10 and HX50V is 60 and 89 respectively.

FujiFilm HS10 vs Sony HX50V top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm HS10 vs Sony HX50V Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's difficult to visualize the gap between sensor measurements simply by going over specifications. The photograph underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the HS10 and HX50V.

Plainly, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Sony HX50V to deliver extra detail using its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older HS10 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

FujiFilm HS10 vs Sony HX50V sensor size comparison

FujiFilm HS10 vs Sony HX50V Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm HS10 vs Sony HX50V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm HS10 Portrait photography advice
Sony HX50V Portrait photography advice
40
you can focus manually
exports RAW formats
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
51
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm HS10 Street photography highlights
Sony HX50V Street photography highlights
54
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
sensor is small (1/2.3")
more heavy than competitors in class (666 grams)
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (272g)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm HS10 as a Sports photography camera
Sony HX50V as a Sports photography camera
42
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking focus
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
58
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
includes tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (400 per charge)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm HS10 Travel photography information
Sony HX50V Travel photography information
45
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors in class (666 grams)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
71
better than average battery life (400 shots)
lighter than competition in class (272g)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
no Time Lapse recording
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5 )
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm HS10 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony HX50V as a Landscape photography camera
44
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have Timelapse recording
54
manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
better than average battery life (400 per charge)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5 )
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm HS10 Vlogging details
Sony HX50V Vlogging details
23
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have microphone support
more heavy than competitors in class (666g)
34
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (272g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5 )
does not have selfie friendly screen
no external mic jack
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FujiFilm HS10 vs Sony HX50V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm HS10 and Sony HX50V
 FujiFilm FinePix HS10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Sony
Model FujiFilm FinePix HS10 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V
Otherwise known as FinePix HS11 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-07-06 2013-04-24
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 5184 x 2920
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Max enhanced ISO - 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.5 - 6.3
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - XtraFine LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.10 m 5.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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) 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 666 grams (1.47 pounds) 272 grams (0.60 pounds)
Dimensions 131 x 91 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") 108 x 64 x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 400 photographs
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $900 $439