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Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Olympus SP-565UZ

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR front
 
Olympus SP-565UZ front
Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Olympus SP-565UZ 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
  • Revealed January 2013
  • Old Model is Fujifilm HS35EXR
Olympus SP-565UZ
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-520mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 413g - 116 x 84 x 81mm
  • Announced January 2009
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Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Olympus SP-565UZ Overview

Following is a thorough overview of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR versus Olympus SP-565UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR (16MP) and SP-565UZ (10MP) and the Fujifilm HS50 EXR (1/2") and SP-565UZ (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm HS50 EXR was released 4 years after the SP-565UZ which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm HS50 EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SP-565UZ being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the Fujifilm HS50 EXR grades versus the SP-565UZ when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS50 EXR over the Olympus SP-565UZ

 Fujifilm HS50 EXR SP-565UZ 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2009More modern by 49 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-565UZ over the Fujifilm HS50 EXR

 SP-565UZ Fujifilm HS50 EXR 

Common features in the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and Olympus SP-565UZ

 Fujifilm HS50 EXR SP-565UZ 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Olympus SP-565UZ Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm HS50 EXR comes with exterior measurements of 135mm x 101mm x 146mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 5.7") accompanied by a weight of 808 grams (1.78 lbs) whilst the Olympus SP-565UZ has specifications of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") with a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm HS50 EXR versus Olympus SP-565UZ in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs the SP-565UZ.

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Olympus SP-565UZ size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and SP-565UZ is 54 and 72 respectively.

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Olympus SP-565UZ top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Olympus SP-565UZ Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizes merely by going through a spec sheet. The image below will give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and SP-565UZ.

Clearly, both of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm HS50 EXR because of its larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Fujifilm HS50 EXR will provide more detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm HS50 EXR is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Olympus SP-565UZ sensor size comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Olympus SP-565UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Olympus SP-565UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm HS50 EXR
Portrait photography with Olympus SP-565UZ
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has manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
sensor is very small (1/2")
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focusing manually
delivers RAW files
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR Street photography info
Olympus SP-565UZ Street photography info
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fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
sensor is very small (1/2")
heavier than competition (808g)
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR Sports photography highlights
Olympus SP-565UZ Sports photography highlights
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amazing zoom range (24-1000mm 41.7 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
good battery pack (500 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect AF
sensor is very small (1/2")
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amazing zoom range (26-520mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR Travel photography highlights
Olympus SP-565UZ Travel photography highlights
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good battery pack (500 CIPA)
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
relatively wide (24mm)
very long reach (1000mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (808g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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has built in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
long zoom (520mm)
no Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR Landscape photography details
Olympus SP-565UZ Landscape photography details
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has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
supports RAW formats
good battery pack (500 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is very small (1/2")
does not have Time Lapse recording
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focusing manually
reasonably wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5")
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR Vlogging factors
Olympus SP-565UZ Vlogging factors
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relatively wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes external mic support
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
heavier than competition (808 grams)
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reasonably wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
no mic jack
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Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Olympus SP-565UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm HS50 EXR and Olympus SP-565UZ
 Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXROlympus SP-565UZ
General Information
Make FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR Olympus SP-565UZ
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-01-07 2009-01-15
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR Processor II -
Sensor type EXRCMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 12800 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 143
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1000mm (41.7x) 26-520mm (20.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.8-4.5
Macro focus range 0cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.5 inches
Screen resolution 920k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 920k dot -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 1 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 11.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 6.40 m (ISO 200)
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps) 640 x 480 @ 30 fps/15 fps, 320 x 240 @ 30 fps/15 fps
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 808 grams (1.78 lbs) 413 grams (0.91 lbs)
Dimensions 135 x 101 x 146mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 5.7") 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 30
DXO Color Depth score not tested 18.7
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.1
DXO Low light score not tested 68
Other
Battery life 500 photographs -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes Yes (12 or 2 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC xD Picture Card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $500 $400