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FujiFilm S1800 vs Sony H50

Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix S1800 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 front
Portability
69
Imaging
32
Features
25
Overall
29

FujiFilm S1800 vs Sony H50 Key Specs

FujiFilm S1800
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 337g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
  • Released February 2010
  • Additionally Known as FinePix S1880
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 S1800 vs Sony H50 Overview

Below is a detailed assessment of the FujiFilm S1800 and Sony H50, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the S1800 (12MP) and H50 (9MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S1800 was launched 13 months later than the H50 which makes them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm S1800 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony H50 being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a short view of how the S1800 scores versus the H50 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1800 over the Sony H50

 S1800 H50 
IntroducedFebruary 2010January 2009More recent by 13 months

Reasons to pick Sony H50 over the FujiFilm S1800

 H50 S1800 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing

Common features in the FujiFilm S1800 and Sony H50

 S1800 H50 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

FujiFilm S1800 vs Sony H50 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm S1800 features outer measurements of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") along with a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) whilst the Sony H50 has proportions of 116mm x 81mm x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 547 grams (1.21 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the S1800 and the H50.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Sony H50 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S1800 and H50 is 78 and 69 respectively.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Sony H50 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S1800 vs Sony H50 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its hard to imagine the gap in sensor measurements merely by seeing technical specs. The photograph here may give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the S1800 and H50.

As you can tell, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can count on the FujiFilm S1800 to show greater detail utilizing its extra 3MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The newer S1800 provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Sony H50 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S1800 vs Sony H50 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S1800 vs Sony H50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony H50 as a Portrait photography camera
21
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
27
you can focus manually
no external flash support
low megapixels (9MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 as a Street photography camera
Sony H50 as a Street photography camera
49
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
heavier than average in class (547 grams)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Sports photography advice
Sony H50 Sports photography advice
34
great zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
32
long zoom range (31-465mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (9MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Travel photography highlights
Sony H50 Travel photography highlights
55
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
very long reach (504mm)
lack of Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.1)
44
flash built-in
great reach (465mm)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than average in class (547g)
low megapixels (9MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony H50 as a Landscape photography camera
36
relatively wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
34
you can focus manually
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
low megapixels (9MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 as a Vlogging camera
Sony H50 as a Vlogging camera
25
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone jack
19
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
no external mic support
heavier than average in class (547g)
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FujiFilm S1800 vs Sony H50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S1800 and Sony H50
 FujiFilm FinePix S1800Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Sony
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S1800 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
Also called as FinePix S1880 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-02-02 2009-01-15
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 12 megapixel 9 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 3456 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-504mm (18.0x) 31-465mm (15.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.7-4.5
Macro focusing range 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 99% -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 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
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG -
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 337 grams (0.74 pounds) 547 grams (1.21 pounds)
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 Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID 4 x AA NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail price $180 $80