Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Nikon P950

Following is a thorough comparison of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Nikon P950, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR (16MP) and the P950 (16MP) is very comparable but the Fujifilm HS50 EXR (1/2") and P950 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm HS50 EXR was brought out 8 years prior to the P950 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the Fujifilm HS50 EXR grades vs the P950 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR and Nikon Coolpix P950. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm HS50 EXR Gallery and Nikon P950 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm HS50 EXR offers physical measurements 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 Nikon P950 has specifications of 140mm x 110mm x 150mm (5.5" x 4.3" x 5.9") having a weight of 1005 grams (2.22 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Nikon P950 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR against the P950.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and P950 is 54 and 52 respectively.

More often than not, it is tough to see the gap in sensor sizes merely by checking out a spec sheet. The pic here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and P950.

As you can see, each of the cameras provide the same megapixels but not the same sensor sizes. The Fujifilm HS50 EXR uses the larger sensor which is going to make obtaining shallow DOF less difficult. The more aged Fujifilm HS50 EXR will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.