Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Nikon D5100

Here, we will be contrasting the Fujifilm HS50 EXR versus Nikon D5100, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR (16MP) and the D5100 (16MP) is relatively close but the Fujifilm HS50 EXR (1/2") and D5100 (APS-C) provide different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm HS50 EXR was launched 21 months later than the D5100 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm HS50 EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon D5100 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the Fujifilm HS50 EXR grades vs the D5100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR and Nikon D5100. The complete galleries are provided at Fujifilm HS50 EXR Gallery and Nikon D5100 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm HS50 EXR comes with physical dimensions of 135mm x 101mm x 146mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 5.7") with a weight of 808 grams (1.78 lbs) while the Nikon D5100 has sizing of 128mm x 97mm x 79mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.1") having a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm HS50 EXR versus Nikon D5100 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR versus the D5100.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and D5100 is 54 and 66 respectively.

Often, it can be difficult to picture the gap in sensor measurements just by looking through technical specs. The graphic underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and D5100.

As you have seen, each of these cameras feature the identical resolution albeit different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm HS50 EXR features the smaller sensor which will make obtaining shallower DOF more difficult. The more modern Fujifilm HS50 EXR should have an edge in sensor tech.