Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Fujifilm S9800

In this write-up, we are comparing the Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Fujifilm S9800, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both of them are built by FujiFilm. The image resolution of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR (16MP) and the Fujifilm S9800 (16MP) is very well matched but the Fujifilm HS50 EXR (1/2") and Fujifilm S9800 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm HS50 EXR was launched 24 months earlier than the Fujifilm S9800 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the Fujifilm HS50 EXR grades against the Fujifilm S9800 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR & Fujifilm S9800. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm HS50 EXR Gallery & Fujifilm S9800 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm HS50 EXR enjoys physical 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 S9800 has specifications of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") along with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Fujifilm S9800 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR versus the Fujifilm S9800.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and Fujifilm S9800 is 54 and 61 respectively.

Normally, it's hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizes merely by checking specifications. The pic underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and Fujifilm S9800.

Plainly, both cameras offer the same exact megapixel count but not the same sensor sizes. The Fujifilm HS50 EXR uses the larger sensor which is going to make achieving shallower DOF less difficult. The more aged Fujifilm HS50 EXR is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.