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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Fujifilm HS50 EXR

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43
Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR front
 
Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR front
Portability
54
Imaging
40
Features
71
Overall
52

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Fujifilm HS50 EXR Key Specs

Fujifilm F550 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 215g - 104 x 63 x 33mm
  • Launched July 2011
Fujifilm HS50 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1000mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 808g - 135 x 101 x 146mm
  • Launched January 2013
  • Old Model is Fujifilm HS35EXR
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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Fujifilm HS50 EXR Overview

Following is a complete review of the Fujifilm F550 EXR and Fujifilm HS50 EXR, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and they are both produced by FujiFilm. The image resolution of the Fujifilm F550 EXR (16MP) and the Fujifilm HS50 EXR (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2").

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The Fujifilm F550 EXR was launched 17 months prior to the Fujifilm HS50 EXR making them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm F550 EXR being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm HS50 EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the Fujifilm F550 EXR scores against the Fujifilm HS50 EXR with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F550 EXR over the Fujifilm HS50 EXR

 Fujifilm F550 EXR Fujifilm HS50 EXR 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS50 EXR over the Fujifilm F550 EXR

 Fujifilm HS50 EXR Fujifilm F550 EXR 
LaunchedJanuary 2013July 2011More modern by 17 months
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution920k460kClearer display (+460k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm F550 EXR and Fujifilm HS50 EXR

 Fujifilm F550 EXR Fujifilm HS50 EXR 
Display size3"3"Same display size
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Fujifilm HS50 EXR Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm F550 EXR features outside dimensions 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 Fujifilm HS50 EXR has sizing of 135mm x 101mm x 146mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 5.7") with a weight of 808 grams (1.78 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm F550 EXR compared to the Fujifilm HS50 EXR.

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Fujifilm HS50 EXR size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm F550 EXR and Fujifilm HS50 EXR is 91 and 54 respectively.

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Fujifilm HS50 EXR top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Fujifilm HS50 EXR Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizes simply by reading specs. The image here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm F550 EXR and Fujifilm HS50 EXR.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical MP therefore you should expect similar quality of images though you will need to take the release date of the products into consideration. The more aged Fujifilm F550 EXR is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Fujifilm HS50 EXR sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Fujifilm HS50 EXR Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Fujifilm HS50 EXR Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm HS50 EXR as a Portrait photography camera
40
resolution is good (16MP)
exports RAW files
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2")
56
manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
provides face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
sensor is very small (1/2")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm HS50 EXR as a Street photography camera
69
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
lighter than average in class (215g)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2")
53
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
sensor is very small (1/2")
more heavy than competition in class (808g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR Sports photography information
Fujifilm HS50 EXR Sports photography information
53
great zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
provides tracking focus
sensor size is very small (1/2")
has no phase detect auto focus
62
incredible zoom range (24-1000mm 41.7 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
better than average battery power (500 CIPA)
comes with phase detect autofocus
sensor is very small (1/2")
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR Travel photography highlights
Fujifilm HS50 EXR Travel photography highlights
69
lighter than average in class (215g)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
great zoom (360mm)
missing Time Lapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
56
better than average battery power (500 per charge)
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
relatively wide (24mm)
long zoom (1000mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (808 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR Landscape photography information
Fujifilm HS50 EXR Landscape photography information
50
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
exports RAW files
manual focus not available
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is very small (1/2")
missing Time Lapse function
53
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
exports RAW files
better than average battery power (500 shots)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is very small (1/2")
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR Vlogging highlights
Fujifilm HS50 EXR Vlogging highlights
33
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (215 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
missing mic port
59
relatively wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have microphone socket
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than competition in class (808g)
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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Fujifilm HS50 EXR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F550 EXR and Fujifilm HS50 EXR
 Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXRFujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR
General Information
Company FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-07-19 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor EXR EXR Processor II
Sensor type EXRCMOS EXRCMOS
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2"
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.4 x 4.8mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 30.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Max boosted ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-360mm (15.0x) 24-1000mm (41.7x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focus distance 5cm 0cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.6
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 920 thousand dots
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 8.0fps 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.20 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (FHD 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (HD 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), High Speed Movie (80 / 160 / 320 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format AVI MPEG4 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 215 grams (0.47 lbs) 808 grams (1.78 lbs)
Physical dimensions 104 x 63 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") 135 x 101 x 146mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 5.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 39 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 19.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.6 not tested
DXO Low light score 158 not tested
Other
Battery life - 500 photos
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto shutter(Dog, Cat)) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $450 $500