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FujiFilm S3200 vs Sony H50

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
FujiFilm FinePix S3200 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 front
Portability
69
Imaging
32
Features
25
Overall
29

FujiFilm S3200 vs Sony H50 Key Specs

FujiFilm S3200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-576mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 540g - 118 x 81 x 100mm
  • Released January 2011
  • Additionally Known as FinePix S3250
Sony H50
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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 S3200 vs Sony H50 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the FujiFilm S3200 vs Sony H50, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the S3200 (14MP) and H50 (9MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The S3200 was released 24 months later than the H50 making them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm S3200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony H50 being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summation of how the S3200 grades versus the H50 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S3200 over the Sony H50

 S3200 H50 
RevealedJanuary 2011January 2009Fresher by 24 months

Reasons to pick Sony H50 over the FujiFilm S3200

 H50 S3200 
Manual focus More precise focusing

Common features in the FujiFilm S3200 and Sony H50

 S3200 H50 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

FujiFilm S3200 vs Sony H50 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm S3200 has outer measurements of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") with a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) and the Sony H50 has dimensions 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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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have during that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the S3200 vs the H50.

FujiFilm S3200 vs Sony H50 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S3200 and H50 is 67 and 69 respectively.

FujiFilm S3200 vs Sony H50 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S3200 vs Sony H50 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing merely by looking at technical specs. The photograph here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the S3200 and H50.

As you have seen, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should anticipate the FujiFilm S3200 to give extra detail as a result of its extra 5MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics more aggressively. The newer S3200 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

FujiFilm S3200 vs Sony H50 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S3200 vs Sony H50 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S3200 vs Sony H50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm S3200
Portrait photography with Sony H50
35
MP count good (14MP)
includes face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
27
you can focus manually
can't use external flash
MP count low (9 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 Street photography details
Sony H50 Street photography details
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
heavier than others in class (540g)
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than average in class (547g)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 as a Sports photography camera
Sony H50 as a Sports photography camera
47
amazing zoom range (24-576mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
includes tracking autofocus
slow fps (1.0 fps)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
32
great zoom range (31-465mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (2.0 fps)
MP count low (9MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 Travel photography details
Sony H50 Travel photography details
54
MP count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
long zoom (576mm)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than others in class (540 grams)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
44
flash built-in
very long reach (465mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than average in class (547 grams)
MP count low (9 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 Landscape photography info
Sony H50 Landscape photography info
41
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
34
you can focus manually
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
MP count low (9 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 Vlogging info
Sony H50 Vlogging info
24
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focus
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic jack
heavier than others in class (540g)
19
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external mic socket
heavier than average in class (547 grams)
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FujiFilm S3200 vs Sony H50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S3200 and Sony H50
 FujiFilm FinePix S3200Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sony
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S3200 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
Also Known as FinePix S3250 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-01-05 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 14 megapixels 9 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 3456 x 2592
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-576mm (24.0x) 31-465mm (15.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.7-4.5
Macro focusing range 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 9.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync 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) 640 x 480, 30 fps, 320 x 240, 8 fps
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG -
Mic 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 540 grams (1.19 lbs) 547 grams (1.21 lbs)
Physical dimensions 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") 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 life 300 shots -
Battery type AA -
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 Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $190 $80