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Fujifilm A100 vs Sony H50

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix A100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 front
Portability
69
Imaging
32
Features
25
Overall
29

Fujifilm A100 vs Sony H50 Key Specs

Fujifilm A100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 124g - 92 x 61 x 22mm
  • Revealed February 2009
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
  • Introduced January 2009
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Fujifilm A100 vs Sony H50 Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Fujifilm A100 versus Sony H50, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the Fujifilm A100 (10MP) and the H50 (9MP) is fairly similar and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm A100 was announced within a month of the H50 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the Fujifilm A100 grades versus the H50 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm A100 over the Sony H50

 Fujifilm A100 H50 

Reasons to pick Sony H50 over the Fujifilm A100

 H50 Fujifilm A100 
Manually focus More precise focus
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Fujifilm A100 and Sony H50

 Fujifilm A100 H50 
IntroducedFebruary 2009January 2009Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Fujifilm A100 vs Sony H50 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm A100 has outer measurements of 92mm x 61mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Sony H50 has specifications of 116mm x 81mm x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") with a weight of 547 grams (1.21 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm A100 compared to the H50.

Fujifilm A100 vs Sony H50 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm A100 and H50 is 95 and 69 respectively.

Fujifilm A100 vs Sony H50 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm A100 vs Sony H50 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very hard to envision the gap between sensor measurements only by reading specifications. The graphic underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm A100 and H50.

To sum up, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Fujifilm A100 to offer you more detail with its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively.

Fujifilm A100 vs Sony H50 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm A100 vs Sony H50 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm A100 vs Sony H50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm A100 Portrait photography advice
Sony H50 Portrait photography advice
19
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
27
has manual focus
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (9MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm A100 as a Street photography camera
Sony H50 as a Street photography camera
54
lighter than competition (124g)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
heavier than competition (547 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm A100 Sports photography details
Sony H50 Sports photography details
16
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
32
long zoom range (31-465mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (2.0 fps)
low resolution sensor (9 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm A100 Travel photography details
Sony H50 Travel photography details
56
lighter than competition (124 grams)
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low MP (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
44
built-in flash
very long reach (465mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (547g)
low resolution sensor (9 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm A100 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony H50 as a Landscape photography camera
22
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
34
has manual focus
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
low resolution sensor (9MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm A100 Vlogging highlights
Sony H50 Vlogging highlights
25
lighter than competition (124 grams)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have mic jack
19
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have mic support
heavier than competition (547g)
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Fujifilm A100 vs Sony H50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm A100 and Sony H50
 Fujifilm FinePix A100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
General Information
Company FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix A100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-02-04 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 9MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 3456 x 2592
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-107mm (3.0x) 31-465mm (15.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.7-4.5
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.90 m 9.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480, 30 fps, 320 x 240, 8 fps
Max video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file 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 124 gr (0.27 lb) 547 gr (1.21 lb)
Physical dimensions 92 x 61 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") 116 x 81 x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $0 $80