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FujiFilm S1600 vs Sony H50

Portability
78
Imaging
34
Features
26
Overall
30
FujiFilm FinePix S1600 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 front
Portability
69
Imaging
31
Features
25
Overall
28

FujiFilm S1600 vs Sony H50 Key Specs

FujiFilm S1600
(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
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 S1600 vs Sony H50 Overview

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").

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The 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 
IntroducedFebruary 2010January 2009More 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 typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical 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).

Look at the FujiFilm S1600 and Sony H50 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

FujiFilm S1600 vs Sony H50 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the S1600 and H50 is 78 and 69 respectively.

FujiFilm S1600 vs Sony H50 top view buttons comparison

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.

FujiFilm S1600 vs Sony H50 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S1600 vs Sony H50 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S1600 vs Sony H50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Portrait photography highlights
Sony H50 Portrait photography highlights
20
manual focus not available
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
26
has manual focus
cannot use external flash
low MP (9MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Street photography information
Sony H50 Street photography information
49
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
43
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
more heavy than average in class (547g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm S1600
Sports photography with Sony H50
33
incredible zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
32
excellent zoom range (31-465mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
low MP (9MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 as a Travel photography camera
Sony H50 as a Travel photography camera
55
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
great reach (420mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
low MP (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f4.0)
43
has built in flash
great zoom (465mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than average in class (547g)
low MP (9 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Landscape photography info
Sony H50 Landscape photography info
36
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f4.0)
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
34
has manual focus
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
low MP (9MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 as a Vlogging camera
Sony H50 as a Vlogging camera
25
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f4.0)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic support
19
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have microphone jack
more heavy than average in class (547 grams)
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FujiFilm S1600 vs Sony H50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S1600 and Sony H50
 FujiFilm FinePix S1600Sony 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