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Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Fujifilm T550

Portability
54
Imaging
40
Features
71
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR front
 
Fujifilm FinePix T550 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Fujifilm T550 Key Specs

Fujifilm HS50 EXR
(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
Fujifilm T550
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS50 EXR over the Fujifilm T550

 Fujifilm HS50 EXR Fujifilm T550 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Fujifilm T550 over the Fujifilm HS50 EXR

 Fujifilm T550 Fujifilm HS50 EXR 

Common features in the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and Fujifilm T550

 Fujifilm HS50 EXR Fujifilm T550 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2013Same generation
Display size3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Fujifilm T550 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Fujifilm T550 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Fujifilm T550 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR Portrait photography factors
Fujifilm T550 Portrait photography factors
56
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
small sensor (1/2")
34
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR Street photography details
Fujifilm T550 Street photography details
53
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
small sensor (1/2")
heavier than competition in class (808g)
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (136g)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR Sports photography highlights
Fujifilm T550 Sports photography highlights
62
great zoom range (24-1000mm 41.7 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
supports tracking focus
great battery pack (500 per charge)
comes with phase detect autofocus
small sensor (1/2")
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR Travel photography information
Fujifilm T550 Travel photography information
56
great battery pack (500 per charge)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long reach (1000mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (808g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
75
lighter than competitors (136 grams)
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
very long zoom (288mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
no Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR Landscape photography highlights
Fujifilm T550 Landscape photography highlights
53
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
supports RAW formats
great battery pack (500 per charge)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small sensor (1/2")
does not have Time Lapse recording
47
decently wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR Vlogging highlights
Fujifilm T550 Vlogging highlights
59
reasonably wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have mic socket
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
heavier than competition in class (808g)
35
decently wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
lighter than competitors (136g)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic jack
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Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Fujifilm T550 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm HS50 EXR and Fujifilm T550
 Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXRFujifilm FinePix T550
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