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Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Fujifilm S1

Portability
54
Imaging
40
Features
71
Overall
52
Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S1 front
Portability
60
Imaging
40
Features
67
Overall
50

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Fujifilm S1 Key Specs

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
  • Introduced January 2013
  • Replaced the Fujifilm HS35EXR
Fujifilm S1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 680g - 133 x 91 x 110mm
  • Launched January 2014
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Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Fujifilm S1 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS50 EXR over the Fujifilm S1

 Fujifilm HS50 EXR Fujifilm S1 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1 over the Fujifilm HS50 EXR

 Fujifilm S1 Fujifilm HS50 EXR 
LaunchedJanuary 2014January 2013More recent by 12 months

Common features in the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and Fujifilm S1

 Fujifilm HS50 EXR Fujifilm S1 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Screen resolution920k920kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch screen No Touch screen

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Fujifilm S1 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Fujifilm S1 size comparison

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

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Fujifilm S1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Fujifilm S1 Sensor Comparison

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.

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Fujifilm S1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Fujifilm S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Fujifilm S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm HS50 EXR
Portrait photography with Fujifilm S1
56
focusing manually
decent megapixels (16MP)
features face detection focus
saves RAW formats
sensor size is very small (1/2")
56
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16MP)
includes face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR Street photography details
Fujifilm S1 Street photography details
53
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
sensor size is very small (1/2")
heavier than competition (808 grams)
58
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
weather sealing
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
heavier than competitors in class (680g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR Sports photography advice
Fujifilm S1 Sports photography advice
62
incredible zoom range (24-1000mm 41.7 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
good battery (500 per charge)
has phase detect auto focus
sensor size is very small (1/2")
57
excellent zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
weather sealing
great battery (350 per charge)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm S1 as a Travel photography camera
56
good battery (500 per charge)
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
pretty wide (24mm)
very long reach (1000mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (808g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
63
great battery (350 CIPA)
weather sealing
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
decently wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1200mm)
heavier than competitors in class (680g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm HS50 EXR
Landscape photography with Fujifilm S1
53
focusing manually
pretty wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
saves RAW formats
good battery (500 per charge)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is very small (1/2")
no Time Lapse mode
58
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
saves RAW files
weather sealing
great battery (350 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm HS50 EXR
Vlogging with Fujifilm S1
59
pretty wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has external mic jack
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
heavier than competition (808g)
57
decently wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have external mic socket
heavier than competitors in class (680g)
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Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Fujifilm S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm HS50 EXR and Fujifilm S1
 Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXRFujifilm FinePix S1
General Information
Company FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR Fujifilm FinePix S1
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-01-07 2014-01-06
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip EXR Processor II -
Sensor type EXRCMOS CMOS
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 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 12800 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1000mm (41.7x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focus range 0cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 920 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 920 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 97%
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 11.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 8.00 m
Flash modes - Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 808 grams (1.78 lb) 680 grams (1.50 lb)
Physical dimensions 135 x 101 x 146mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 5.7") 133 x 91 x 110mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 500 pictures 350 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-85
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $500 $400