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Fujifilm F900EXR vs Sony HX50V

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46
Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V front
Portability
89
Imaging
45
Features
57
Overall
49

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Sony HX50V Key Specs

Fujifilm F900EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 232g - 105 x 61 x 36mm
  • Launched January 2013
  • Old Model is Fujifilm F800EXR
Sony HX50V
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise 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
  • Replaced the Sony HX30V
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Fujifilm F900EXR vs Sony HX50V Overview

Below, we will be analyzing the Fujifilm F900EXR and Sony HX50V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the Fujifilm F900EXR (16MP) and the HX50V (20MP) is pretty comparable but the Fujifilm F900EXR (1/2") and HX50V (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizes.

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm F900EXR was released 2 months prior to the HX50V so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the Fujifilm F900EXR scores versus the HX50V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F900EXR over the Sony HX50V

 Fujifilm F900EXR HX50V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX50V over the Fujifilm F900EXR

 HX50V Fujifilm F900EXR 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Screen resolution921k920kCrisper screen (+1k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm F900EXR and Sony HX50V

 Fujifilm F900EXR HX50V 
IntroducedJanuary 2013April 2013Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Sony HX50V Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry around your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm F900EXR comes with outside measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") with a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Sony HX50V has dimensions of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm F900EXR and Sony HX50V in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm F900EXR vs the HX50V.

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Sony HX50V size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm F900EXR and HX50V is 90 and 89 respectively.

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Sony HX50V top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Sony HX50V Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to see the contrast in sensor sizes just by going through technical specs. The image below should offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm F900EXR and HX50V.

As you have seen, both the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm F900EXR featuring a bigger sensor will make getting bokeh simpler and the Sony HX50V will provide extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively.

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Sony HX50V sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Sony HX50V Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Sony HX50V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR Portrait photography info
Sony HX50V Portrait photography info
44
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2")
51
manual focus
good MP (20 megapixels)
provides face detection focus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR as a Street photography camera
Sony HX50V as a Street photography camera
68
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
lighter than competitors (232g)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2")
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (272g)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR Sports photography highlights
Sony HX50V Sports photography highlights
55
excellent zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
comes with phase detect AF
small sensor size (1/2")
bad battery power (260 shots)
58
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
provides tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (400 CIPA)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR Travel photography factors
Sony HX50V Travel photography factors
66
lighter than competitors (232 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
long reach (500mm)
no Timelapse function
bad battery power (260 CIPA)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
71
better than average battery pack (400 CIPA)
lighter than competitors in class (272 grams)
good MP (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
missing Time Lapse function
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5 )
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR Landscape photography information
Sony HX50V Landscape photography information
47
pretty wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
exports RAW formats
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
small sensor size (1/2")
bad battery power (260 per charge)
no Timelapse function
54
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
better than average battery pack (400 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5 )
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR Vlogging advice
Sony HX50V Vlogging advice
34
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (232 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
no microphone port
34
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (272g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5 )
does not have selfie friendly display
missing external mic port
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Fujifilm F900EXR vs Sony HX50V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F900EXR and Sony HX50V
 Fujifilm FinePix F900EXRSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-01-30 2013-04-24
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR II -
Sensor type EXRCMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 2920
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 12800 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-500mm (20.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.5 - 6.3
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 920k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor XtraFine LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 11.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.70 m (Wide: 15 cm–3.7 m / Tele: 90 cm–2.4m) 5.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 232 gr (0.51 lb) 272 gr (0.60 lb)
Dimensions 105 x 61 x 36mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") 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 260 photographs 400 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-50A NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $380 $439