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Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Fujifilm S1500

Portability
54
Imaging
40
Features
71
Overall
52
Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S1500 front
Portability
82
Imaging
33
Features
19
Overall
27

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Fujifilm S1500 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
  • Superseded the Fujifilm HS35EXR
Fujifilm S1500
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-396mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 345g - 103 x 73 x 68mm
  • Introduced February 2009
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Fujifilm S1500 Overview

Here, we will be looking at the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and Fujifilm S1500, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and they are both offered by FujiFilm. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR (16MP) and Fujifilm S1500 (10MP) and the Fujifilm HS50 EXR (1/2") and Fujifilm S1500 (1/2.3") have different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm HS50 EXR was announced 3 years after the Fujifilm S1500 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the Fujifilm HS50 EXR grades against the Fujifilm S1500 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS50 EXR over the Fujifilm S1500

 Fujifilm HS50 EXR Fujifilm S1500 
IntroducedJanuary 2013February 2009More modern by 48 months
Manual focus Very exact focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1500 over the Fujifilm HS50 EXR

 Fujifilm S1500 Fujifilm HS50 EXR 

Common features in the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and Fujifilm S1500

 Fujifilm HS50 EXR Fujifilm S1500 
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Fujifilm S1500 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm HS50 EXR has got external dimensions of 135mm x 101mm x 146mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 5.7") having a weight of 808 grams (1.78 lbs) while the Fujifilm S1500 has proportions of 103mm x 73mm x 68mm (4.1" x 2.9" x 2.7") and a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and Fujifilm S1500 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR versus the Fujifilm S1500.

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Fujifilm S1500 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and Fujifilm S1500 is 54 and 82 respectively.

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Fujifilm S1500 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Fujifilm S1500 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizes merely by looking through specs. The pic underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and Fujifilm S1500.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm HS50 EXR with its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm HS50 EXR will render extra detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm HS50 EXR should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Fujifilm S1500 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Fujifilm S1500 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Fujifilm S1500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm S1500 as a Portrait photography camera
56
you can focus manually
good resolution (16MP)
comes with face detect focus
saves RAW formats
sensor size is small (1/2")
19
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR Street photography features
Fujifilm S1500 Street photography features
53
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
sensor size is small (1/2")
more heavy than competition (808g)
51
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm HS50 EXR
Sports photography with Fujifilm S1500
62
excellent zoom range (24-1000mm 41.7 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
great battery (500 shots)
comes with phase detect auto focus
sensor size is small (1/2")
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR Travel photography details
Fujifilm S1500 Travel photography details
56
great battery (500 per charge)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
fairly wide (24mm)
great reach (1000mm)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (808 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
50
has built in flash
great zoom (396mm)
lack of Timelapse function
low megapixels (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm HS50 EXR
Landscape photography with Fujifilm S1500
53
you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
saves RAW formats
great battery (500 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is small (1/2")
missing Timelapse mode
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR Vlogging features
Fujifilm S1500 Vlogging features
59
fairly wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have microphone jack
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than competition (808 grams)
23
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not great (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external microphone jack
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Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Fujifilm S1500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm HS50 EXR and Fujifilm S1500
 Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXRFujifilm FinePix S1500
General Information
Brand FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR Fujifilm FinePix S1500
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-01-07 2009-02-17
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR Processor II -
Sensor type EXRCMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 12800 6400
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1000mm (41.7x) 33-396mm (12.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus range 0cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 920k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 920k dot -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 11.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 8.70 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 808 grams (1.78 lb) 345 grams (0.76 lb)
Physical dimensions 135 x 101 x 146mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 5.7") 103 x 73 x 68mm (4.1" x 2.9" x 2.7")
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 images -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $500 $200