Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Fujifilm S4500

Here, we will be looking at the Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Fujifilm S4500, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both of them are produced by FujiFilm. The image resolution of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR (16MP) and the Fujifilm S4500 (14MP) is pretty similar but the Fujifilm HS50 EXR (1/2") and Fujifilm S4500 (1/2.3") offer different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm HS50 EXR was revealed 13 months later than the Fujifilm S4500 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the Fujifilm HS50 EXR matches up vs the Fujifilm S4500 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR and Fujifilm FinePix S4500. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm HS50 EXR Gallery and Fujifilm S4500 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm HS50 EXR offers outside measurements of 135mm x 101mm x 146mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 5.7") and a weight of 808 grams (1.78 lbs) and the Fujifilm S4500 has measurements of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") having a weight of 543 grams (1.20 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Fujifilm S4500 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs the Fujifilm S4500.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and Fujifilm S4500 is 54 and 67 respectively.

Often, it can be hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizing only by going over specs. The graphic below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and Fujifilm S4500.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm HS50 EXR with its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Fujifilm HS50 EXR will offer you greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm HS50 EXR provides an advantage in sensor technology.