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Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Fujifilm S9900w

Portability
54
Imaging
40
Features
71
Overall
52
Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR front
 
Fujifilm S9900w front
Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Fujifilm S9900w 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
  • Superseded the Fujifilm HS35EXR
Fujifilm S9900w
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Revealed January 2015
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Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Fujifilm S9900w Overview

Below, we will be looking at the Fujifilm HS50 EXR versus Fujifilm S9900w, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both of them are produced by FujiFilm. The image resolution of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR (16MP) and the Fujifilm S9900w (16MP) is relatively close but the Fujifilm HS50 EXR (1/2") and Fujifilm S9900w (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm HS50 EXR was introduced 24 months before the Fujifilm S9900w which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the Fujifilm HS50 EXR scores versus the Fujifilm S9900w for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS50 EXR over the Fujifilm S9900w

 Fujifilm HS50 EXR Fujifilm S9900w 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution920k460kClearer screen (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9900w over the Fujifilm HS50 EXR

 Fujifilm S9900w Fujifilm HS50 EXR 
RevealedJanuary 2015January 2013Fresher by 24 months

Common features in the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and Fujifilm S9900w

 Fujifilm HS50 EXR Fujifilm S9900w 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Fujifilm S9900w Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm HS50 EXR has outer 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 S9900w has sizing of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") along with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).

See the Fujifilm HS50 EXR versus Fujifilm S9900w in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and the Fujifilm S9900w.

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Fujifilm S9900w size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and Fujifilm S9900w is 54 and 61 respectively.

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Fujifilm S9900w top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Fujifilm S9900w Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizing merely by viewing technical specs. The photograph here will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and Fujifilm S9900w.

As you have seen, each of these cameras posses the exact same megapixel count albeit not the same sensor sizing. The Fujifilm HS50 EXR uses the bigger sensor which is going to make achieving shallow depth of field simpler. The older Fujifilm HS50 EXR will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Fujifilm S9900w sensor size comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Fujifilm S9900w Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Fujifilm S9900w Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR Portrait photography details
Fujifilm S9900w Portrait photography details
56
you can focus manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
sensor is small (1/2")
44
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
comes with face detection autofocus
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm S9900w as a Street photography camera
53
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
sensor is small (1/2")
more heavy than competition (808 grams)
41
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than others in class (670g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR Sports photography details
Fujifilm S9900w Sports photography details
62
long zoom range (24-1000mm 41.7 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
great battery (500 shots)
comes with phase detect AF
sensor is small (1/2")
53
excellent zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR Travel photography factors
Fujifilm S9900w Travel photography factors
56
great battery (500 shots)
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
relatively wide (24mm)
very long reach (1000mm)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (808g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
60
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
pretty wide (24mm)
long reach (1200mm)
more heavy than others in class (670 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm S9900w as a Landscape photography camera
53
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
saves RAW formats
great battery (500 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is small (1/2")
lack of Timelapse function
49
has manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR Vlogging info
Fujifilm S9900w Vlogging info
59
relatively wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have external microphone socket
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than competition (808g)
57
pretty wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
does not have external microphone jack
more heavy than others in class (670g)
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Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Fujifilm S9900w Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm HS50 EXR and Fujifilm S9900w
 Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXRFujifilm S9900w
General Information
Brand FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR Fujifilm S9900w
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-01-07 2015-01-14
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR Processor II -
Sensor type EXRCMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 12800 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support 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 7cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 920k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 920k dot 920k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 97 percent
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1700 secs
Continuous shooting speed 11.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 7.00 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash settings - Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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 (6oi), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 808g (1.78 lb) 670g (1.48 lb)
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 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 shots 300 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $500 $719