Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Sony H50
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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Sony H50 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 12800)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 687g - 131 x 97 x 126mm
- Introduced January 2012
- Succeeded the FujiFilm HS20 EXR
- Later Model is Fujifilm HS35EXR
(Full Review)
- 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 31-465mm (F2.7-4.5) lens
- 547g - 116 x 81 x 86mm
- Released January 2009

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Sony H50 Overview
Its time to look much closer at the Fujifilm HS30EXR and Sony H50, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm HS30EXR (16MP) and H50 (9MP) and the Fujifilm HS30EXR (1/2") and H50 (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizing.

The Fujifilm HS30EXR was revealed 3 years later than the H50 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm HS30EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony H50 being a Compact camera.
Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the Fujifilm HS30EXR grades vs the H50 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Sony H50 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50. The full galleries are provided at Fujifilm HS30EXR Gallery & Sony H50 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS30EXR over the Sony H50
Fujifilm HS30EXR | H50 | |||
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Released | January 2012 | ![]() | January 2009 | More recent by 37 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony H50 over the Fujifilm HS30EXR
H50 | Fujifilm HS30EXR |
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Common features in the Fujifilm HS30EXR and Sony H50
Fujifilm HS30EXR | H50 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial exact focus | ||
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither includes Touch display |
Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Sony H50 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm HS30EXR features external dimensions of 131mm x 97mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") having a weight of 687 grams (1.51 lbs) while the Sony H50 has sizing of 116mm x 81mm x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 547 grams (1.21 lbs).
Examine the Fujifilm HS30EXR and Sony H50 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm HS30EXR vs the H50.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm HS30EXR and H50 is 59 and 69 respectively.

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Sony H50 Sensor Comparison
Typically, its hard to imagine the difference in sensor measurements merely by seeing specifications. The photograph below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm HS30EXR and H50.
Plainly, both the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm HS30EXR using its larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh easier and the Fujifilm HS30EXR will provide extra detail because of its extra 7MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm HS30EXR should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Sony H50 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | FujiFilm | Sony |
Model | Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2012-01-05 | 2009-01-15 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | 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 aliasing 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 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | 31-465mm (15.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.8-5.6 | f/2.7-4.5 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.6 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 460 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display technology | TFT color LCD monitor with Sunny Day mode | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 11.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 7.10 m (Wide: 30cm - 7.1m / Tele: 2.0m - 3.8m ) | 9.10 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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 format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 687 gr (1.51 lbs) | 547 gr (1.21 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 131 x 97 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") | 116 x 81 x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") |
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 model | NP-W126 | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, 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 |
Retail cost | $430 | $80 |