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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sony H50

Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
30
Overall
33
FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 front
Portability
69
Imaging
32
Features
25
Overall
29

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sony H50 Key Specs

FujiFilm S2500HD
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 337g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
  • Announced July 2010
  • Alternative Name is FinePix S2600HD
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
  • Revealed January 2009
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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sony H50 Overview

Below is a comprehensive assessment of the FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sony H50, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies FujiFilm and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the S2500HD (12MP) and H50 (9MP) but they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S2500HD was announced 18 months later than the H50 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras come with different body type with the FujiFilm S2500HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony H50 being a Compact camera.

Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a short overview of how the S2500HD grades versus the H50 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2500HD over the Sony H50

 S2500HD H50 
RevealedJuly 2010January 2009More recent by 18 months

Reasons to pick Sony H50 over the FujiFilm S2500HD

 H50 S2500HD 
Manually focus More accurate focus

Common features in the FujiFilm S2500HD and Sony H50

 S2500HD H50 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sony H50 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The FujiFilm S2500HD has got external measurements of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") having a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) whilst the Sony H50 has sizing of 116mm x 81mm x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") with a weight of 547 grams (1.21 lbs).

Take a look at the FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sony H50 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at that moment. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the S2500HD and the H50.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sony H50 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the S2500HD and H50 is 78 and 69 respectively.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sony H50 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sony H50 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's tough to visualize the gap in sensor measurements just by going through specs. The graphic here should give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the S2500HD and H50.

All in all, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can expect the FujiFilm S2500HD to produce more detail with its extra 3MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The newer S2500HD provides an advantage in sensor tech.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sony H50 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sony H50 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sony H50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm S2500HD
Portrait photography with Sony H50
21
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
27
focusing manually
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (9 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Street photography information
Sony H50 Street photography information
49
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (547 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm S2500HD
Sports photography with Sony H50
34
incredible zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
32
incredible zoom range (31-465mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (9MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Travel photography highlights
Sony H50 Travel photography highlights
55
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
great zoom (504mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
44
flash built-in
very long zoom (465mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (547g)
megapixel count low (9 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Landscape photography advice
Sony H50 Landscape photography advice
36
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
34
focusing manually
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
megapixel count low (9 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Vlogging advice
Sony H50 Vlogging advice
25
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone jack
19
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (547g)
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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Sony H50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2500HD and Sony H50
 FujiFilm FinePix S2500HDSony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sony
Model FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
Also referred to as FinePix S2600HD -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-07-06 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 surface 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 Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 3456 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-504mm (18.0x) 31-465mm (15.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.7-4.5
Macro focus range 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 99 percent -
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.40 m 9.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 337g (0.74 lbs) 547g (1.21 lbs)
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 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
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $200 $80