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Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Sony H50

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
42
Overall
40
Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 front
Portability
69
Imaging
32
Features
25
Overall
29

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Sony H50 Key Specs

Fujifilm F500 EXR
(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
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
  • Revealed January 2009
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F500 EXR over the Sony H50

 Fujifilm F500 EXR H50 
RevealedJanuary 2011January 2009More recent by 24 months
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony H50 over the Fujifilm F500 EXR

 H50 Fujifilm F500 EXR 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus

Common features in the Fujifilm F500 EXR and Sony H50

 Fujifilm F500 EXR H50 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"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).

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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.

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Sony H50 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Sony H50 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Sony H50 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Sony H50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR Portrait photography highlights
Sony H50 Portrait photography highlights
31
good resolution (16MP)
no manual focus
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2")
no RAW files
27
has manual focus
no external flash support
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR as a Street photography camera
Sony H50 as a Street photography camera
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (215 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2")
no RAW files
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than average in class (547 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR as a Sports photography camera
Sony H50 as a Sports photography camera
48
excellent zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
has tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
sensor is tiny (1/2")
no phase detect auto focus
32
incredible zoom range (31-465mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
low megapixels (9MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR Travel photography features
Sony H50 Travel photography features
69
lighter than competition in class (215g)
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
very long reach (360mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
44
has built in flash
very long reach (465mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than average in class (547 grams)
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR Landscape photography info
Sony H50 Landscape photography info
44
fairly wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
sensor is tiny (1/2")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
34
has manual focus
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
low megapixels (9MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR as a Vlogging camera
Sony H50 as a Vlogging camera
33
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (215 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
missing mic support
19
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external mic support
heavier than average in class (547 grams)
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Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Sony H50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F500 EXR and Sony H50
 Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXRSony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
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