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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Sony H50

Portability
75
Imaging
37
Features
34
Overall
35
FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 front
Portability
69
Imaging
32
Features
25
Overall
29

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Sony H50 Key Specs

FujiFilm S2800HD
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 437g - 110 x 74 x 82mm
  • Released February 2010
  • Additionally Known as FinePix S2900HD
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 S2800HD vs Sony H50 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the FujiFilm S2800HD and Sony H50, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands FujiFilm and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the S2800HD (14MP) and H50 (9MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S2800HD was introduced 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 S2800HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony H50 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the S2800HD matches up versus the H50 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2800HD over the Sony H50

 S2800HD H50 
RevealedFebruary 2010January 2009Fresher by 13 months

Reasons to pick Sony H50 over the FujiFilm S2800HD

 H50 S2800HD 
Manual focus Dial precise focus

Common features in the FujiFilm S2800HD and Sony H50

 S2800HD H50 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Sony H50 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The FujiFilm S2800HD offers outside dimensions of 110mm x 74mm x 82mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") with a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs) and the Sony H50 has specifications of 116mm x 81mm x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") and a weight of 547 grams (1.21 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the S2800HD and the H50.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Sony H50 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the S2800HD and H50 is 75 and 69 respectively.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Sony H50 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Sony H50 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizing merely by going through specifications. The visual here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the S2800HD and H50.

Plainly, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can expect the FujiFilm S2800HD to provide extra detail using its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots more aggressively. The newer S2800HD should have an edge in sensor technology.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Sony H50 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Sony H50 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Sony H50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Portrait photography details
Sony H50 Portrait photography details
30
decent MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
27
manual focus
external flash not possible
low megapixels (9MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Street photography details
Sony H50 Street photography details
48
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
more heavy than competitors (547 grams)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Sports photography advice
Sony H50 Sports photography advice
43
great zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
32
great zoom range (31-465mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (9MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Travel photography highlights
Sony H50 Travel photography highlights
60
decent MP (14MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
long zoom (504mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
44
has built in flash
very long reach (465mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors (547 grams)
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Landscape photography information
Sony H50 Landscape photography information
42
pretty wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
34
manual focus
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD as a Vlogging camera
Sony H50 as a Vlogging camera
25
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone jack
19
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
missing microphone socket
more heavy than competitors (547 grams)
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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Sony H50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2800HD and Sony H50
 FujiFilm FinePix S2800HDSony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Sony
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
Also referred to as FinePix S2900HD -
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 measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 9 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 3456 x 2592
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
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)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.7-4.5
Macro focusing range 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 99% -
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.40 m 9.10 m
Flash settings 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
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480, 30 fps, 320 x 240, 8 fps
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 437 gr (0.96 pounds) 547 gr (1.21 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 74 x 82mm (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 shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $260 $80