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FujiFilm XP10 vs Sony H50

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
19
Overall
28
FujiFilm FinePix XP10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 front
Portability
69
Imaging
32
Features
25
Overall
29

FujiFilm XP10 vs Sony H50 Key Specs

FujiFilm XP10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 36-180mm (F4.0-4.8) lens
  • 135g - 96 x 64 x 23mm
  • Launched February 2010
  • Alternative Name is FinePix XP11
  • Replacement is Fujifilm XP30
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
  • Released January 2009
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FujiFilm XP10 vs Sony H50 Overview

In this article, we will be looking at the FujiFilm XP10 and Sony H50, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the XP10 (12MP) and H50 (9MP) but they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The XP10 was introduced 13 months after the H50 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the XP10 grades vs the H50 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm XP10 over the Sony H50

 XP10 H50 
ReleasedFebruary 2010January 2009More modern by 13 months

Reasons to pick Sony H50 over the FujiFilm XP10

 H50 XP10 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the FujiFilm XP10 and Sony H50

 XP10 H50 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm XP10 vs Sony H50 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The FujiFilm XP10 has got exterior dimensions of 96mm x 64mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Sony H50 has specifications of 116mm x 81mm x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") along with a weight of 547 grams (1.21 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the XP10 against the H50.

FujiFilm XP10 vs Sony H50 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the XP10 and H50 is 95 and 69 respectively.

FujiFilm XP10 vs Sony H50 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm XP10 vs Sony H50 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizes merely by viewing specs. The image here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the XP10 and H50.

All in all, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can expect the FujiFilm XP10 to result in extra detail using its extra 3MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The newer XP10 provides an advantage in sensor technology.

FujiFilm XP10 vs Sony H50 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm XP10 vs Sony H50 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm XP10 vs Sony H50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm XP10 Portrait photography factors
Sony H50 Portrait photography factors
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
27
focusing manually
external flash not possible
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm XP10 as a Street photography camera
Sony H50 as a Street photography camera
60
environment sealing
lighter than competition in class (135 grams)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
heavier than competition (547g)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm XP10 Sports photography info
Sony H50 Sports photography info
30
has tracking focus
environment sealing
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
32
long zoom range (31-465mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
low megapixels (9MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm XP10
Travel photography with Sony H50
60
lighter than competition in class (135g)
environment sealing
built-in flash
no Time Lapse mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f4.0)
44
flash built-in
very long zoom (465mm)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (547g)
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm XP10 Landscape photography factors
Sony H50 Landscape photography factors
27
environment sealing
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f4.0)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
34
focusing manually
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm XP10 as a Vlogging camera
Sony H50 as a Vlogging camera
25
lighter than competition in class (135g)
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f4.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic support
19
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
no external mic socket
heavier than competition (547g)
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FujiFilm XP10 vs Sony H50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm XP10 and Sony H50
 FujiFilm FinePix XP10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Sony
Model FujiFilm FinePix XP10 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
Otherwise known as FinePix XP11 -
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-02-02 2009-01-15
Physical type Compact 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 9 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 3456 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-180mm (5.0x) 31-465mm (15.0x)
Highest aperture f/4.0-4.8 f/2.7-4.5
Macro focus range 9cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Min shutter speed 1/4 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.10 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
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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
Maximum 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 135g (0.30 lb) 547g (1.21 lb)
Dimensions 96 x 64 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") 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 NP-45A NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Couple, Group) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail cost $175 $80