FujiFilm S1600 vs Sony H50
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FujiFilm S1600 vs Sony H50 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-420mm (F4.0-4.8) lens
- 337g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
- Revealed February 2010
- Also referred to as FinePix S1770
(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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Let's look much closer at the FujiFilm S1600 and Sony H50, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Sony. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the S1600 (12MP) and H50 (9MP) but both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe S1600 was released 13 months later than the H50 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm S1600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony H50 being a Compact camera.
Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the S1600 scores versus the H50 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1600 over the Sony H50
| S1600 | H50 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | February 2010 | January 2009 | More recent by 13 months |
Reasons to pick Sony H50 over the FujiFilm S1600
| H50 | S1600 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually | More exact focusing |
Common features in the FujiFilm S1600 and Sony H50
| S1600 | H50 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
| Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen size | |
| Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Identical screen resolution | |
| Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen | |||
| Touch screen | Lack of Touch screen |
FujiFilm S1600 vs Sony H50 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm S1600 enjoys exterior measurements of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) whilst the Sony H50 has dimensions of 116mm x 81mm x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") with a weight of 547 grams (1.21 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the S1600 compared to the H50.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the S1600 and H50 is 78 and 69 respectively.
FujiFilm S1600 vs Sony H50 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be hard to see the contrast between sensor measurements just by going over technical specs. The visual here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the S1600 and H50.
As you can tell, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should count on the FujiFilm S1600 to offer more detail as a result of its extra 3MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more recent S1600 is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.
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FujiFilm S1600 vs Sony H50 Specifications
| FujiFilm FinePix S1600 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | FujiFilm | Sony |
| Model | FujiFilm FinePix S1600 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 |
| Also Known as | FinePix S1770 | - |
| Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Revealed | 2010-02-02 | 2009-01-15 |
| Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | 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 | 12 megapixels | 9 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 3:2 |
| Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3456 x 2592 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-420mm (15.0x) | 31-465mm (15.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/4.0-4.8 | f/2.7-4.5 |
| Macro focus distance | 2cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
| Viewfinder coverage | 99% | - |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 8s | 30s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shooting speed | 1.0fps | 2.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.40 m | 9.10 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 640 x 480, 30 fps, 320 x 240, 8 fps |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | - |
| 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 | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 337 grams (0.74 lb) | 547 grams (1.21 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") | 116 x 81 x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 shooting | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Retail price | $130 | $80 |