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Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Fujifilm S9400W

Portability
54
Imaging
40
Features
71
Overall
52
Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S9400W front
Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Fujifilm S9400W 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
  • Released January 2013
  • Earlier Model is Fujifilm HS35EXR
Fujifilm S9400W
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Launched January 2014
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Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Fujifilm S9400W Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Fujifilm S9400W, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both of them are offered by FujiFilm. The resolution of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR (16MP) and the Fujifilm S9400W (16MP) is fairly comparable but the Fujifilm HS50 EXR (1/2") and Fujifilm S9400W (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm HS50 EXR was manufactured 12 months prior to the Fujifilm S9400W so they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a concise summation of how the Fujifilm HS50 EXR scores versus the Fujifilm S9400W with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS50 EXR over the Fujifilm S9400W

 Fujifilm HS50 EXR Fujifilm S9400W 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution920k460kClearer display (+460k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9400W over the Fujifilm HS50 EXR

 Fujifilm S9400W Fujifilm HS50 EXR 
LaunchedJanuary 2014January 2013Newer by 12 months

Common features in the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and Fujifilm S9400W

 Fujifilm HS50 EXR Fujifilm S9400W 
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Fujifilm S9400W Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm HS50 EXR has got outer dimensions of 135mm x 101mm x 146mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 5.7") having a weight of 808 grams (1.78 lbs) and the Fujifilm S9400W has specifications of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") having a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Fujifilm S9400W in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at that moment. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and the Fujifilm S9400W.

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Fujifilm S9400W size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and Fujifilm S9400W is 54 and 61 respectively.

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Fujifilm S9400W top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Fujifilm S9400W Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions purely by checking out a spec sheet. The pic below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and Fujifilm S9400W.

As you can see, the 2 cameras offer the same exact resolution but different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm HS50 EXR has got the larger sensor which should make achieving shallower DOF less difficult. The more aged Fujifilm HS50 EXR will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Fujifilm S9400W sensor size comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Fujifilm S9400W Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Fujifilm S9400W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR Portrait photography advice
Fujifilm S9400W Portrait photography advice
56
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
features face detection focus
supports RAW files
small sensor size (1/2")
37
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm S9400W as a Street photography camera
53
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
small sensor size (1/2")
heavier than competition in class (808 grams)
41
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
heavier than competitors (670g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR Sports photography information
Fujifilm S9400W Sports photography information
62
incredible zoom range (24-1000mm 41.7 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
good battery pack (500 per charge)
has phase detect auto focus
small sensor size (1/2")
55
incredible zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
great battery life (500 per charge)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR Travel photography information
Fujifilm S9400W Travel photography information
56
good battery pack (500 shots)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
fairly wide (24mm)
long zoom (1000mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (808g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
54
great battery life (500 per charge)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
great reach (1200mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors (670g)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR Landscape photography highlights
Fujifilm S9400W Landscape photography highlights
53
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
supports RAW files
good battery pack (500 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small sensor size (1/2")
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
44
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
great battery life (500 CIPA)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR Vlogging details
Fujifilm S9400W Vlogging details
59
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has external mic port
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
heavier than competition in class (808 grams)
26
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
missing mic port
heavier than competitors (670 grams)
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Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Fujifilm S9400W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm HS50 EXR and Fujifilm S9400W
 Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXRFujifilm FinePix S9400W
General Information
Make FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR Fujifilm FinePix S9400W
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-01-07 2014-01-06
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR Processor II -
Sensor type EXRCMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor 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
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 12800 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1000mm (41.7x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.9-6.5
Macro focusing distance 0cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 920k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 920k dot 201k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 97 percent
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1700 secs
Continuous shutter speed 11.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 7.00 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
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60i), 1280 x 960 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 808 grams (1.78 pounds) 670 grams (1.48 pounds)
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 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 shots 500 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack AA
Battery ID - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $500 $330