Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Fujifilm S1

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Fujifilm S1, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both of them are sold by FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR (16MP) and the Fujifilm S1 (16MP) is pretty comparable but the Fujifilm HS50 EXR (1/2") and Fujifilm S1 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm HS50 EXR was revealed 12 months before the Fujifilm S1 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summary of how the Fujifilm HS50 EXR scores against the Fujifilm S1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR and Fujifilm FinePix S1. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm HS50 EXR Gallery and Fujifilm S1 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm HS50 EXR comes with outer dimensions of 135mm x 101mm x 146mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 5.7") and a weight of 808 grams (1.78 lbs) while the Fujifilm S1 has measurements of 133mm x 91mm x 110mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.3") along with a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Fujifilm S1 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR versus the Fujifilm S1.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and Fujifilm S1 is 54 and 60 respectively.

In many cases, it can be hard to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements merely by seeing technical specs. The visual underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and Fujifilm S1.

As you can tell, both the cameras come with the identical resolution albeit not the same sensor measurements. The Fujifilm HS50 EXR comes with the bigger sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower depth of field simpler. The older Fujifilm HS50 EXR will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.