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Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Sony HX50V

Portability
91 Imaging
39 Features
42 Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V front
Portability
89 Imaging
44 Features
57 Overall
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Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Sony HX50V Key Specs

Fujifilm F500 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump 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 HX50V
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5 - 6.3) lens
  • 272g - 108 x 64 x 38mm
  • Released April 2013
  • Superseded the Sony HX30V
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Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Sony HX50V Overview

Following is a thorough assessment of the Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Sony HX50V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm F500 EXR (16MP) and the HX50V (20MP) is pretty comparable but the Fujifilm F500 EXR (1/2") and HX50V (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm F500 EXR was brought out 3 years prior to the HX50V which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short overview of how the Fujifilm F500 EXR scores versus the HX50V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F500 EXR over the Sony HX50V

          

          

            
 Fujifilm F500 EXR HX50V 
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Sony HX50V over the Fujifilm F500 EXR

          

          

            
 HX50V Fujifilm F500 EXR 
ReleasedApril 2013January 2011More modern by 28 months
Focus manually  More accurate focusing
Screen resolution921k460kSharper screen (+461k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Fujifilm F500 EXR and Sony HX50V

          

          

            
 Fujifilm F500 EXR HX50V 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Selfie screen  Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Neither features Touch friendly screen
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Sony HX50V Physical Comparison

          

          

            
If you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm F500 EXR enjoys physical dimensions of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Sony HX50V has measurements of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs).
Check the Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Sony HX50V in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at that moment. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm F500 EXR and the HX50V.
Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Sony HX50V size comparison
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm F500 EXR and HX50V is 91 and 89 respectively.
Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Sony HX50V top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Sony HX50V Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
In many cases, it is very hard to envision the gap in sensor sizes purely by checking out a spec sheet. The image underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm F500 EXR and HX50V.
Clearly, each of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm F500 EXR due to its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Sony HX50V will produce extra detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm F500 EXR will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

            Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Sony HX50V sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Sony HX50V Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Sony HX50V Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Fujifilm F500 EXR
Portrait photography with Sony HX50V
31
 MP count decent (16MP)
 manual focus not available
 can't use external flash
 tiny sensor (1/2")
 does not have RAW support
50
 has manual focus
 sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
 has face detect focus
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison
Fujifilm F500 EXR Street photography information
Sony HX50V Street photography information
61
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than others in class (215g)
 no articulating screen
 tiny sensor (1/2")
 does not have RAW support
61
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than average (272 grams)
 no articulating screen
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison
 Fujifilm F500 EXR as a Sports photography camera
 Sony HX50V as a Sports photography camera
48
 excellent zoom range (24-360mm  15.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count decent (16MP)
 provides tracking focus
 max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames/s)
 tiny sensor (1/2")
 does not have phase detect auto focus
57
 great zoom range (24-720mm  30.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
 has tracking focus
 good battery pack (400 per charge)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Fujifilm F500 EXR Travel photography advice
Sony HX50V Travel photography advice
69
 lighter than others in class (215g)
 MP count decent (16MP)
 built-in flash
 pretty wide (24mm)
 very long reach (360mm)
 no Timelapse function
 does not have a selfie friendly screen
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
71
 good battery pack (400 CIPA)
 lighter than average (272g)
 sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 really wide (24mm)
 very long zoom (720mm)
 missing Timelapse function
 does not offer selfie friendly screen
 slow max aperture (f3.5 )
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Landscape Comparison
Fujifilm F500 EXR Landscape photography features
Sony HX50V Landscape photography features
44
 pretty wide (24mm)
 pretty good screen size (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 manual focus not available
 can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
 tiny sensor (1/2")
 does not have RAW support
 no Timelapse function
53
 has manual focus
 really wide (24mm)
 nice screen size (3")
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
 good battery pack (400 per charge)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.5 )
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
 missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Fujifilm F500 EXR Vlogging info
Sony HX50V Vlogging info
33
 pretty wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than others in class (215 grams)
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
 does not have a selfie friendly screen
 no microphone socket
34
 really wide (24mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 has face detect focus
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than average (272 grams)
 slow max aperture (f3.5 )
 does not offer selfie friendly screen
 missing microphone socket
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Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Sony HX50V Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F500 EXR and Sony HX50V
 Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXRSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-01-05 2013-04-24
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor EXR -
Sensor type EXRCMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 2920
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 12800 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Tracking autofocus    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-360mm (15.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.5 - 6.3
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor XtraFine LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range 3.20 m 5.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port    
Headphone port    
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
Environmental sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 215g (0.47 lb) 272g (0.60 lb)
Dimensions 104 x 63 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") 108 x 64 x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5")
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 life - 400 pictures
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-50 NP-BX1
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 SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $430 $439