Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Fujifilm XP90

Let's take a deeper look at the Fujifilm HS50 EXR versus Fujifilm XP90, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof and both of them are sold by FujiFilm. The resolution of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR (16MP) and the Fujifilm XP90 (16MP) is fairly well matched but the Fujifilm HS50 EXR (1/2") and Fujifilm XP90 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm HS50 EXR was announced 4 years prior to the Fujifilm XP90 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm HS50 EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Fujifilm XP90 being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a full comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the Fujifilm HS50 EXR matches up against the Fujifilm XP90 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR and Fujifilm XP90. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm HS50 EXR Gallery and Fujifilm XP90 Gallery.

In case you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm HS50 EXR offers outside dimensions of 135mm x 101mm x 146mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 5.7") with a weight of 808 grams (1.78 lbs) and the Fujifilm XP90 has measurements of 110mm x 71mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1") with a weight of 203 grams (0.45 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm HS50 EXR versus Fujifilm XP90 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR compared to the Fujifilm XP90.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and Fujifilm XP90 is 54 and 91 respectively.

Usually, it's tough to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by checking specifications. The pic below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and Fujifilm XP90.

Plainly, both cameras have got the exact same MP but not the same sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm HS50 EXR comes with the larger sensor which should make obtaining shallower DOF less difficult. The more aged Fujifilm HS50 EXR is going to be behind in sensor technology.