Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Nikon S230

Lets take a closer look at the Fujifilm HS50 EXR versus Nikon S230, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR (16MP) and S230 (10MP) and the Fujifilm HS50 EXR (1/2") and S230 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm HS50 EXR was introduced 3 years later than the S230 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm HS50 EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon S230 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the Fujifilm HS50 EXR matches up against the S230 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR and Nikon Coolpix S230. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm HS50 EXR Gallery and Nikon S230 Gallery.

When you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm HS50 EXR provides physical dimensions of 135mm x 101mm x 146mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 5.7") accompanied by a weight of 808 grams (1.78 lbs) while the Nikon S230 has dimensions of 91mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 115 grams (0.25 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm HS50 EXR versus Nikon S230 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs the S230.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and S230 is 54 and 96 respectively.

Normally, it is tough to see the gap in sensor measurements only by seeing specs. The visual below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and S230.

All in all, both of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm HS50 EXR with its larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Fujifilm HS50 EXR will produce more detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm HS50 EXR is going to have an edge in sensor tech.