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Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Fujifilm T500

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR front
 
Fujifilm FinePix T500 front
Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Fujifilm T500 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
  • Introduced January 2013
  • Replaced the Fujifilm HS35EXR
Fujifilm T500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 0
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F) lens
  • 136g - 99 x 57 x 26mm
  • Launched January 2013
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Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Fujifilm T500 Overview

In this write-up, we are reviewing the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and Fujifilm T500, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both of them are created by FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR (16MP) and the Fujifilm T500 (16MP) is fairly well matched but the Fujifilm HS50 EXR (1/2") and Fujifilm T500 (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm HS50 EXR was released about the same time to the Fujifilm T500 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm HS50 EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Fujifilm T500 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a short overview of how the Fujifilm HS50 EXR matches up versus the Fujifilm T500 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS50 EXR over the Fujifilm T500

 Fujifilm HS50 EXR Fujifilm T500 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Fujifilm T500 over the Fujifilm HS50 EXR

 Fujifilm T500 Fujifilm HS50 EXR 

Common features in the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and Fujifilm T500

 Fujifilm HS50 EXR Fujifilm T500 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2013Similar generation
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Fujifilm T500 Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm HS50 EXR has external measurements of 135mm x 101mm x 146mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 5.7") accompanied by a weight of 808 grams (1.78 lbs) and the Fujifilm T500 has specifications of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR versus the Fujifilm T500.

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Fujifilm T500 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and Fujifilm T500 is 54 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Fujifilm T500 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Fujifilm T500 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions just by looking at technical specs. The pic underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and Fujifilm T500.

As you can tell, both of those cameras offer the same exact MP but different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm HS50 EXR uses the larger sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower DOF simpler.

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Fujifilm T500 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Fujifilm T500 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Fujifilm T500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR Portrait photography advice
Fujifilm T500 Portrait photography advice
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manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
provides face detect focus
exports RAW files
small sensor size (1/2")
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decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR Street photography factors
Fujifilm T500 Street photography factors
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fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
small sensor size (1/2")
heavier than competition (808g)
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has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (136g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
low max ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR Sports photography details
Fujifilm T500 Sports photography details
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amazing zoom range (24-1000mm 41.7 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
provides tracking focus
good battery power (500 per charge)
comes with phase detect auto focus
small sensor size (1/2")
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has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR Travel photography advice
Fujifilm T500 Travel photography advice
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good battery power (500 per charge)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
really wide (24mm)
long zoom (1000mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (808 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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lighter than others in class (136 grams)
decent megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
very long reach (288mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm HS50 EXR
Landscape photography with Fujifilm T500
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manual focus
really wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
exports RAW files
good battery power (500 per charge)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small sensor size (1/2")
missing Time Lapse function
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really wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
low max ISO (0)
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR Vlogging features
Fujifilm T500 Vlogging features
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really wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have mic jack
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
heavier than competition (808g)
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really wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
lighter than others in class (136g)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic socket
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Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Fujifilm T500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm HS50 EXR and Fujifilm T500
 Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXRFujifilm FinePix T500
General Information
Make FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR Fujifilm FinePix T500
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-01-07 2013-01-07
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor EXR Processor II -
Sensor type EXRCMOS CCD
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 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3440
Max native ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1000mm (41.7x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.6 -
Macro focusing distance 0cm -
Crop factor 5.6 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 920k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 920k dots -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 11.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264, Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 808g (1.78 pounds) 136g (0.30 pounds)
Dimensions 135 x 101 x 146mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 5.7") 99 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photos -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $500 $0