FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Sony H50
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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Sony H50 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 12800)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 730g - 131 x 91 x 126mm
- Announced January 2011
- Also referred to as FinePix HS22 EXR
- Replacement is Fujifilm HS30EXR
(Full Review)
- 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 31-465mm (F2.7-4.5) lens
- 547g - 116 x 81 x 86mm
- Announced January 2009

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Sony H50 Overview
Below is a thorough review of the FujiFilm HS20 EXR and Sony H50, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the HS20 EXR (16MP) and H50 (9MP) and the HS20 EXR (1/2") and H50 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor dimensions.

The HS20 EXR was released 24 months later than the H50 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm HS20 EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony H50 being a Compact camera.
Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the HS20 EXR scores vs the H50 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Sony H50 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50. The complete galleries are viewable at FujiFilm HS20 EXR Gallery & Sony H50 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm HS20 EXR over the Sony H50
HS20 EXR | H50 | |||
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Announced | January 2011 | ![]() | January 2009 | More recent by 24 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony H50 over the FujiFilm HS20 EXR
H50 | HS20 EXR |
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Common features in the FujiFilm HS20 EXR and Sony H50
HS20 EXR | H50 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More exact focusing | ||
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Absent Touch display |
FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Sony H50 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to lug around your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm HS20 EXR has physical dimensions of 131mm x 91mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") having a weight of 730 grams (1.61 lbs) whilst the Sony H50 has measurements of 116mm x 81mm x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") and a weight of 547 grams (1.21 lbs).
Compare the FujiFilm HS20 EXR and Sony H50 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is the front view size comparison of the HS20 EXR vs the H50.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the HS20 EXR and H50 is 58 and 69 respectively.

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Sony H50 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be difficult to visualise the difference in sensor measurements purely by looking through specifications. The visual here should offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the HS20 EXR and H50.
Plainly, both of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The HS20 EXR due to its larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF easier and the FujiFilm HS20 EXR will render more detail as a result of its extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The more modern HS20 EXR is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Sony H50 Screen and ViewFinder


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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Sony H50 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | FujiFilm | Sony |
Model | FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 |
Also referred to as | FinePix HS22 EXR | - |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2011-01-05 | 2009-01-15 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | EXR | - |
Sensor type | EXRCMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.4 x 4.8mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 30.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 9 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 3:2 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3456 x 2592 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Max enhanced ISO | 12800 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | 31-465mm (15.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-5.6 | f/2.7-4.5 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.6 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 460 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display tech | TFT color LCD monitor | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder coverage | 97% | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 8.0fps | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.20 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 | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 80 fps), 320 x 112 (320 fps), 320 x 240 (160 fps) | 640 x 480, 30 fps, 320 x 240, 8 fps |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video format | MPEG-4 | - |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 730 gr (1.61 lb) | 547 gr (1.21 lb) |
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 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 model | 4 x AA | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $600 | $80 |