Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Fujifilm S8100fd

In this write-up, we are matching up the Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Fujifilm S8100fd, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and they are both sold by FujiFilm. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR (16MP) and Fujifilm S8100fd (10MP) and the Fujifilm HS50 EXR (1/2") and Fujifilm S8100fd (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm HS50 EXR was announced 4 years after the Fujifilm S8100fd which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm HS50 EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Fujifilm S8100fd being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the Fujifilm HS50 EXR matches up against the Fujifilm S8100fd with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR & Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm HS50 EXR Gallery & Fujifilm S8100fd Gallery.

If you are looking to carry around your camera, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm HS50 EXR provides physical dimensions of 135mm x 101mm x 146mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 5.7") accompanied by a weight of 808 grams (1.78 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm S8100fd has dimensions of 111mm x 78mm x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") along with a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR against the Fujifilm S8100fd.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and Fujifilm S8100fd is 54 and 75 respectively.

More often than not, it is very difficult to see the gap between sensor sizes just by checking specs. The image here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and Fujifilm S8100fd.

All in all, the two cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm HS50 EXR having a larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Fujifilm HS50 EXR will resolve extra detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm HS50 EXR will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.