FujiFilm JV100 vs Fujifilm HS50 EXR

In this write-up, we are reviewing the FujiFilm JV100 versus Fujifilm HS50 EXR, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are built by FujiFilm. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the JV100 (12MP) and Fujifilm HS50 EXR (16MP) and the JV100 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm HS50 EXR (1/2") feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The JV100 was introduced 3 years prior to the Fujifilm HS50 EXR which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm JV100 being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm HS50 EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the JV100 matches up vs the Fujifilm HS50 EXR when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for FujiFilm FinePix JV100 and Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR. The whole galleries are available at FujiFilm JV100 Gallery and Fujifilm HS50 EXR Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry around your camera often, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm JV100 features exterior dimensions of 93mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Fujifilm HS50 EXR has dimensions of 135mm x 101mm x 146mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 5.7") accompanied by a weight of 808 grams (1.78 lbs).

Analyze the FujiFilm JV100 versus Fujifilm HS50 EXR in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at the time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the JV100 and the Fujifilm HS50 EXR.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the JV100 and Fujifilm HS50 EXR is 96 and 54 respectively.

Usually, it can be difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reading through specifications. The pic underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the JV100 and Fujifilm HS50 EXR.

To sum up, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The JV100 with its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Fujifilm HS50 EXR will give more detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged JV100 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.