Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Fujifilm T550
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Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Fujifilm T550 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- 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
- Succeeded the Fujifilm HS35EXR
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-288mm (F) lens
- 136g - 99 x 57 x 26mm
- Revealed January 2013

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Fujifilm T550 Overview
Below is a extended overview of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR versus Fujifilm T550, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both of them are offered by FujiFilm. The resolution of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR (16MP) and the Fujifilm T550 (16MP) is fairly close but the Fujifilm HS50 EXR (1/2") and Fujifilm T550 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor measurements.

The Fujifilm HS50 EXR was released very close to the Fujifilm T550 and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm HS50 EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Fujifilm T550 being a Compact camera.
Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the Fujifilm HS50 EXR scores against the Fujifilm T550 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Fujifilm T550 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR and Fujifilm FinePix T550. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm HS50 EXR Gallery and Fujifilm T550 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS50 EXR over the Fujifilm T550
Fujifilm HS50 EXR | Fujifilm T550 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+690k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm T550 over the Fujifilm HS50 EXR
Fujifilm T550 | Fujifilm HS50 EXR |
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Common features in the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and Fujifilm T550
Fujifilm HS50 EXR | Fujifilm T550 | |||
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Revealed | January 2013 | ![]() | January 2013 | Same generation |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display measurements |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Absent Touch friendly display |
Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Fujifilm T550 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm HS50 EXR comes with physical measurements of 135mm x 101mm x 146mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 5.7") and a weight of 808 grams (1.78 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm T550 has proportions of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).
Check the Fujifilm HS50 EXR versus Fujifilm T550 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and the Fujifilm T550.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and Fujifilm T550 is 54 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Fujifilm T550 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be difficult to see the contrast in sensor measurements purely by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and Fujifilm T550.
As you can see, both cameras feature the identical resolution but not the same sensor measurements. The Fujifilm HS50 EXR comes with the larger sensor which will make achieving shallow DOF easier.

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Fujifilm T550 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Fujifilm T550 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR | Fujifilm FinePix T550 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | FujiFilm | FujiFilm |
Model | Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR | Fujifilm FinePix T550 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2013-01-07 | 2013-01-07 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | 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 area | 30.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing 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 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-1000mm (41.7x) | 24-288mm (12.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-5.6 | - |
Macro focus distance | 0cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.6 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 920k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 920k dot | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 8 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 11.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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 data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | H.264, Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | none | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 808g (1.78 lbs) | 136g (0.30 lbs) |
Physical 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 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 shots | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | - |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $500 | $160 |