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Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Fujifilm S8300

Portability
54
Imaging
40
Features
71
Overall
52
Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S8300 front
Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Fujifilm S8300 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
  • Revealed January 2013
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm HS35EXR
Fujifilm S8300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/7000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1008mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Released January 2013
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Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Fujifilm S8300 Overview

Here is a in depth analysis of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Fujifilm S8300, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both of them are sold by FujiFilm. The image resolution of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR (16MP) and the Fujifilm S8300 (16MP) is pretty well matched but the Fujifilm HS50 EXR (1/2") and Fujifilm S8300 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm HS50 EXR was brought out at a similar time to the Fujifilm S8300 so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a brief summation of how the Fujifilm HS50 EXR matches up against the Fujifilm S8300 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS50 EXR over the Fujifilm S8300

 Fujifilm HS50 EXR Fujifilm S8300 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution920k460kCrisper screen (+460k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8300 over the Fujifilm HS50 EXR

 Fujifilm S8300 Fujifilm HS50 EXR 

Common features in the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and Fujifilm S8300

 Fujifilm HS50 EXR Fujifilm S8300 
ReleasedJanuary 2013January 2013Similar age
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Fujifilm S8300 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera often, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm HS50 EXR comes with exterior 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 S8300 has proportions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") along with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Fujifilm S8300 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR versus the Fujifilm S8300.

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Fujifilm S8300 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and Fujifilm S8300 is 54 and 61 respectively.

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Fujifilm S8300 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Fujifilm S8300 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizing merely by checking technical specs. The visual below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and Fujifilm S8300.

As you have seen, both the cameras come with the identical resolution albeit not the same sensor sizing. The Fujifilm HS50 EXR includes the bigger sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower DOF easier.

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Fujifilm S8300 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Fujifilm S8300 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Fujifilm S8300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm S8300 as a Portrait photography camera
56
manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
comes with face detect focus
exports RAW formats
tiny sensor (1/2")
40
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm HS50 EXR
Street photography with Fujifilm S8300
53
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
tiny sensor (1/2")
heavier than competitors (808g)
41
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than competition in class (670 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm S8300 as a Sports photography camera
62
amazing zoom range (24-1000mm 41.7 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
better than average battery power (500 per charge)
has phase detect auto focus
tiny sensor (1/2")
53
long zoom range (24-1008mm 42.0 x zoom)
maximum shutter speed is high (1/7,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR Travel photography information
Fujifilm S8300 Travel photography information
56
better than average battery power (500 per charge)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
fairly wide (24mm)
very long reach (1000mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors (808g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
52
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
great zoom (1008mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (670g)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR Landscape photography highlights
Fujifilm S8300 Landscape photography highlights
53
manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
exports RAW formats
better than average battery power (500 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor (1/2")
lack of Time Lapse function
47
has manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR Vlogging highlights
Fujifilm S8300 Vlogging highlights
59
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has mic support
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
heavier than competitors (808g)
24
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
doesn't have mic support
heavier than competition in class (670g)
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Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Fujifilm S8300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm HS50 EXR and Fujifilm S8300
 Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXRFujifilm FinePix S8300
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR Fujifilm FinePix S8300
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-01-07 2013-01-07
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor EXR Processor II -
Sensor type EXRCMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 12800 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1000mm (41.7x) 24-1008mm (42.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.9-6.5
Macro focus range 0cm 0cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 920k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 920k dots 200k dots
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/7000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 11.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Hot shoe
AEB
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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 320 x 120 (480 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 808 gr (1.78 pounds) 670 gr (1.48 pounds)
Physical dimensions 135 x 101 x 146mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 5.7") 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6")
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 photos -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $500 $200