Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Fujifilm S8200

Here, we are analyzing the Fujifilm HS50 EXR versus Fujifilm S8200, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both are manufactured by FujiFilm. The resolution of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR (16MP) and the Fujifilm S8200 (16MP) is fairly similar but the Fujifilm HS50 EXR (1/2") and Fujifilm S8200 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm HS50 EXR was revealed very close to the Fujifilm S8200 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the Fujifilm HS50 EXR scores against the Fujifilm S8200 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR and Fujifilm FinePix S8200. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm HS50 EXR Gallery and Fujifilm S8200 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm HS50 EXR features outside measurements of 135mm x 101mm x 146mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 5.7") with a weight of 808 grams (1.78 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm S8200 has measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") and a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm HS50 EXR versus Fujifilm S8200 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and the Fujifilm S8200.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and Fujifilm S8200 is 54 and 61 respectively.

Usually, its difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizing merely by reading a spec sheet. The visual below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and Fujifilm S8200.

Clearly, the two cameras feature the identical resolution but not the same sensor sizing. The Fujifilm HS50 EXR has got the larger sensor which is going to make obtaining shallow DOF simpler.