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Fujifilm A150 vs Sony HX50V

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Fujifilm FinePix A150 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V front
Portability
89
Imaging
44
Features
57
Overall
49

Fujifilm A150 vs Sony HX50V Key Specs

Fujifilm A150
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 130g - 92 x 61 x 22mm
  • Launched February 2009
Sony HX50V
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5 - 6.3) lens
  • 272g - 108 x 64 x 38mm
  • Introduced April 2013
  • Previous Model is Sony HX30V
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Fujifilm A150 vs Sony HX50V Overview

The following is a in depth review of the Fujifilm A150 and Sony HX50V, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm A150 (10MP) and HX50V (20MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm A150 was introduced 5 years earlier than the HX50V which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a short highlight of how the Fujifilm A150 grades vs the HX50V for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm A150 over the Sony HX50V

 Fujifilm A150 HX50V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX50V over the Fujifilm A150

 HX50V Fujifilm A150 
IntroducedApril 2013February 2009Newer by 51 months
Manually focus More precise focus
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm A150 and Sony HX50V

 Fujifilm A150 HX50V 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm A150 vs Sony HX50V Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm A150 has exterior dimensions of 92mm x 61mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Sony HX50V has proportions of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm A150 and Sony HX50V in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm A150 against the HX50V.

Fujifilm A150 vs Sony HX50V size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm A150 and HX50V is 95 and 89 respectively.

Fujifilm A150 vs Sony HX50V top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm A150 vs Sony HX50V Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions merely by looking at specs. The pic underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm A150 and HX50V.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Sony HX50V to give greater detail using its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm A150 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm A150 vs Sony HX50V sensor size comparison

Fujifilm A150 vs Sony HX50V Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm A150 vs Sony HX50V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm A150 Portrait photography advice
Sony HX50V Portrait photography advice
19
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
50
manual focus
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
provides face detection focus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm A150 Street photography information
Sony HX50V Street photography information
54
lighter than competition in class (130g)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (272 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm A150 Sports photography factors
Sony HX50V Sports photography factors
16
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
57
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
provides tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (400 shots)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm A150
Travel photography with Sony HX50V
56
lighter than competition in class (130 grams)
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low MP (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
71
better than average battery pack (400 CIPA)
lighter than competitors in class (272 grams)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5 )
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm A150 Landscape photography factors
Sony HX50V Landscape photography factors
27
screen size is decent (3 inches)
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
53
manual focus
really wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
better than average battery pack (400 CIPA)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5 )
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm A150 as a Vlogging camera
Sony HX50V as a Vlogging camera
25
lighter than competition in class (130g)
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have mic jack
34
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (272g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5 )
does not have selfie friendly screen
lack of external mic port
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Fujifilm A150 vs Sony HX50V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm A150 and Sony HX50V
 Fujifilm FinePix A150Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix A150 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-02-04 2013-04-24
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 10 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 5184 x 2920
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max enhanced ISO - 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-107mm (3.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.5 - 6.3
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - XtraFine LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.90 m 5.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 130g (0.29 lbs) 272g (0.60 lbs)
Physical dimensions 92 x 61 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") 108 x 64 x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5")
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 - 400 images
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $130 $439