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Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Fujifilm S4800

Portability
54
Imaging
40
Features
71
Overall
52
Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S4800 front
Portability
66
Imaging
40
Features
37
Overall
38

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Fujifilm S4800 Key Specs

Fujifilm HS50 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • 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
  • Old Model is Fujifilm HS35EXR
Fujifilm S4800
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 518g - 122 x 93 x 100mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Fujifilm S4800 Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Fujifilm HS50 EXR versus Fujifilm S4800, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and they are both produced by FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR (16MP) and the Fujifilm S4800 (16MP) is fairly similar but the Fujifilm HS50 EXR (1/2") and Fujifilm S4800 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm HS50 EXR was announced very close to the Fujifilm S4800 which means that they are of a similar age. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the Fujifilm HS50 EXR grades against the Fujifilm S4800 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS50 EXR over the Fujifilm S4800

 Fujifilm HS50 EXR Fujifilm S4800 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4800 over the Fujifilm HS50 EXR

 Fujifilm S4800 Fujifilm HS50 EXR 

Common features in the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and Fujifilm S4800

 Fujifilm HS50 EXR Fujifilm S4800 
IntroducedJanuary 2013January 2013Similar age
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Fujifilm S4800 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm HS50 EXR offers external measurements of 135mm x 101mm x 146mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 5.7") having a weight of 808 grams (1.78 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm S4800 has measurements of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") and a weight of 518 grams (1.14 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm HS50 EXR versus Fujifilm S4800 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR compared to the Fujifilm S4800.

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Fujifilm S4800 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and Fujifilm S4800 is 54 and 66 respectively.

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Fujifilm S4800 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Fujifilm S4800 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizes purely by reading technical specs. The picture underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and Fujifilm S4800.

As you have seen, each of the cameras have got the exact same megapixels but not the same sensor sizes. The Fujifilm HS50 EXR features the larger sensor which will make achieving shallow DOF easier.

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Fujifilm S4800 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Fujifilm S4800 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Fujifilm S4800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm S4800 as a Portrait photography camera
56
you can focus manually
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
features face detection focus
exports RAW formats
sensor size is very small (1/2")
37
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
comes with face detection autofocus
no manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm S4800 as a Street photography camera
53
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
sensor size is very small (1/2")
heavier than competitors in class (808g)
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (518g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm HS50 EXR
Sports photography with Fujifilm S4800
62
excellent zoom range (24-1000mm 41.7 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
great battery power (500 shots)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
sensor size is very small (1/2")
48
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm HS50 EXR
Travel photography with Fujifilm S4800
56
great battery power (500 shots)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
reasonably wide (24mm)
great reach (1000mm)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors in class (808 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
54
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (518 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR Landscape photography features
Fujifilm S4800 Landscape photography features
53
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
exports RAW formats
great battery power (500 CIPA)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is very small (1/2")
no Time Lapse recording
42
rather wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR Vlogging info
Fujifilm S4800 Vlogging info
59
reasonably wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes external mic jack
slow max aperture (f2.8)
heavier than competitors in class (808 grams)
24
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (518 grams)
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Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Fujifilm S4800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm HS50 EXR and Fujifilm S4800
 Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXRFujifilm FinePix S4800
General Information
Company FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR Fujifilm FinePix S4800
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-01-07 2013-01-30
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 area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 12800 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1000mm (41.7x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus distance 0cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 920 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 920 thousand dot -
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 11.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m)
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 808 gr (1.78 lb) 518 gr (1.14 lb)
Dimensions 135 x 101 x 146mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 5.7") 122 x 93 x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9")
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 life 500 shots -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $500 $229