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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Sony H50

Portability
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Imaging
39
Features
59
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 front
Portability
69
Imaging
32
Features
25
Overall
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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Sony H50 Key Specs

Fujifilm HS30EXR
(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
Sony H50
(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
Photography Glossary

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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS30EXR over the Sony H50

 Fujifilm HS30EXR H50 
ReleasedJanuary 2012January 2009More recent by 37 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony H50 over the Fujifilm HS30EXR

 H50 Fujifilm HS30EXR 

Common features in the Fujifilm HS30EXR and Sony H50

 Fujifilm HS30EXR H50 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Display size3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Sony H50 size comparison

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

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Sony H50 top view buttons comparison

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.

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Sony H50 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Sony H50 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Sony H50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR Portrait photography details
Sony H50 Portrait photography details
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manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
supports RAW formats
very small sensor (1/2")
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you can focus manually
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (9MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR Street photography information
Sony H50 Street photography information
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screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
very small sensor (1/2")
heavier than competition in class (687g)
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has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than average (547 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR Sports photography highlights
Sony H50 Sports photography highlights
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great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
very small sensor (1/2")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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great zoom range (31-465mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (2.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm HS30EXR
Travel photography with Sony H50
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megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (687 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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flash built-in
great zoom (465mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than average (547 grams)
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR as a Landscape photography camera
Sony H50 as a Landscape photography camera
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manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
supports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor (1/2")
does not have Time Lapse mode
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you can focus manually
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
sensor resolution low (9MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR Vlogging highlights
Sony H50 Vlogging highlights
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decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with external mic support
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
heavier than competition in class (687 grams)
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has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have mic socket
heavier than average (547g)
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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Sony H50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm HS30EXR and Sony H50
 Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXRSony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
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