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Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Fujifilm S8600

Portability
54
Imaging
40
Features
71
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S8600 front
Portability
76
Imaging
40
Features
41
Overall
40

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Fujifilm S8600 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
  • Launched January 2013
  • Older Model is Fujifilm HS35EXR
Fujifilm S8600
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-900mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 450g - 121 x 81 x 65mm
  • Introduced January 2014
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Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Fujifilm S8600 Overview

In this write-up, we are analyzing the Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Fujifilm S8600, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both are manufactured by FujiFilm. The image resolution of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR (16MP) and the Fujifilm S8600 (16MP) is fairly well matched but the Fujifilm HS50 EXR (1/2") and Fujifilm S8600 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm HS50 EXR was unveiled 12 months before the Fujifilm S8600 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple summary of how the Fujifilm HS50 EXR scores vs the Fujifilm S8600 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS50 EXR over the Fujifilm S8600

 Fujifilm HS50 EXR Fujifilm S8600 
Manually focus More exact focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution920k460kCrisper display (+460k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8600 over the Fujifilm HS50 EXR

 Fujifilm S8600 Fujifilm HS50 EXR 
IntroducedJanuary 2014January 2013Fresher by 12 months

Common features in the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and Fujifilm S8600

 Fujifilm HS50 EXR Fujifilm S8600 
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Fujifilm S8600 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm HS50 EXR enjoys external dimensions of 135mm x 101mm x 146mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 5.7") along with a weight of 808 grams (1.78 lbs) and the Fujifilm S8600 has specifications of 121mm x 81mm x 65mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 2.6") along with a weight of 450 grams (0.99 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Fujifilm S8600 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR compared to the Fujifilm S8600.

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Fujifilm S8600 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and Fujifilm S8600 is 54 and 76 respectively.

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Fujifilm S8600 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Fujifilm S8600 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its difficult to see the gap between sensor sizing only by reading through technical specs. The visual underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and Fujifilm S8600.

As you can tell, the two cameras offer the same exact MP but not the same sensor sizing. The Fujifilm HS50 EXR contains the larger sensor which will make obtaining bokeh less difficult. The older Fujifilm HS50 EXR is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Fujifilm S8600 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Fujifilm S8600 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Fujifilm S8600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR Portrait photography info
Fujifilm S8600 Portrait photography info
56
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
offers face detect focus
exports RAW formats
sensor size is small (1/2")
37
decent MP (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm HS50 EXR
Street photography with Fujifilm S8600
53
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
sensor size is small (1/2")
more heavy than average in class (808g)
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm S8600 as a Sports photography camera
62
excellent zoom range (24-1000mm 41.7 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
offers tracking focus
better than average battery power (500 shots)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
sensor size is small (1/2")
55
long zoom range (25-900mm 36.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
better than average battery pack (410 CIPA)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR Travel photography advice
Fujifilm S8600 Travel photography advice
56
better than average battery power (500 CIPA)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
really wide (24mm)
great reach (1000mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than average in class (808 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
63
better than average battery pack (410 CIPA)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
great reach (900mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR Landscape photography information
Fujifilm S8600 Landscape photography information
53
has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
exports RAW formats
better than average battery power (500 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is small (1/2")
does not have Timelapse mode
46
really wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
better than average battery pack (410 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm HS50 EXR
Vlogging with Fujifilm S8600
59
really wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes microphone port
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than average in class (808 grams)
27
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone jack
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Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Fujifilm S8600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm HS50 EXR and Fujifilm S8600
 Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXRFujifilm FinePix S8600
General Information
Make FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR Fujifilm FinePix S8600
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-01-07 2014-01-06
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 surface area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 12800 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1000mm (41.7x) 25-900mm (36.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.9-6.5
Macro focusing distance 0cm 7cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 920k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 920k dot -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 11.0 frames per sec 8.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 6.00 m
Flash options - Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow synchro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 808 grams (1.78 lb) 450 grams (0.99 lb)
Dimensions 135 x 101 x 146mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 5.7") 121 x 81 x 65mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 2.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 500 images 410 images
Type of battery Battery Pack AA
Battery ID - 3 x AA
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $500 $200