Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Sony H50
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Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Sony H50 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 12800)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
- 215g - 104 x 63 x 33mm
- Introduced January 2011
(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

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Sony H50 Overview
Here, we will be matching up the Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Sony H50, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm F500 EXR (16MP) and H50 (9MP) and the Fujifilm F500 EXR (1/2") and H50 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor size.

The Fujifilm F500 EXR was announced 24 months later than the H50 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a short highlight of how the Fujifilm F500 EXR scores against the H50 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Sony H50 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm F500 EXR Gallery and Sony H50 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm F500 EXR over the Sony H50
Fujifilm F500 EXR | H50 | |||
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Revealed | January 2011 | ![]() | January 2009 | More recent by 24 months |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony H50 over the Fujifilm F500 EXR
H50 | Fujifilm F500 EXR | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial accurate focus |
Common features in the Fujifilm F500 EXR and Sony H50
Fujifilm F500 EXR | H50 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same screen size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither offers Touch friendly screen |
Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Sony H50 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm F500 EXR offers outer measurements of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Sony H50 has dimensions of 116mm x 81mm x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") with a weight of 547 grams (1.21 lbs).
Compare the Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Sony H50 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm F500 EXR compared to the H50.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm F500 EXR and H50 is 91 and 69 respectively.

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Sony H50 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is tough to envision the gap between sensor measurements simply by reading a spec sheet. The photograph underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm F500 EXR and H50.
Clearly, both the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm F500 EXR having a bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Fujifilm F500 EXR will offer you extra detail with its extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm F500 EXR will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

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Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Sony H50 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | FujiFilm | Sony |
Model type | Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2011-01-05 | 2009-01-15 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | EXR | - |
Sensor type | EXRCMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.4 x 4.8mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 30.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 9MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 3:2 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3456 x 2592 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 12800 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-360mm (15.0x) | 31-465mm (15.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.5-5.3 | f/2.7-4.5 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.6 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 460k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen technology | TFT color LCD monitor | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.0 frames per second | 2.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.20 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 |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 640 x 480, 30 fps, 320 x 240, 8 fps |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video file format | MPEG-4 | - |
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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 215 gr (0.47 lb) | 547 gr (1.21 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 104 x 63 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") | 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 | NP-50 | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto shutter(Dog, Cat)) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $430 | $80 |