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Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Olympus 1s

Portability
54
Imaging
40
Features
71
Overall
52
Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR front
 
Olympus Stylus 1s front
Portability
79
Imaging
38
Features
66
Overall
49

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Olympus 1s 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
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm HS35EXR
Olympus 1s
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-300mm (F2.8) lens
  • 402g - 116 x 87 x 57mm
  • Introduced April 2015
  • Superseded the Olympus 1
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Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Olympus 1s Overview

Its time to look a little more closely at the Fujifilm HS50 EXR versus Olympus 1s, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR (16MP) and 1s (12MP) and the Fujifilm HS50 EXR (1/2") and 1s (1/1.7") use different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm HS50 EXR was launched 3 years earlier than the 1s which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the Fujifilm HS50 EXR matches up against the 1s when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS50 EXR over the Olympus 1s

 Fujifilm HS50 EXR 1s 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Olympus 1s over the Fujifilm HS50 EXR

 1s Fujifilm HS50 EXR 
IntroducedApril 2015January 2013Newer by 27 months
Display resolution1040k920kCrisper display (+120k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and Olympus 1s

 Fujifilm HS50 EXR 1s 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Olympus 1s Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm HS50 EXR has external dimensions of 135mm x 101mm x 146mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 5.7") having a weight of 808 grams (1.78 lbs) and the Olympus 1s has dimensions of 116mm x 87mm x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") and a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm HS50 EXR versus Olympus 1s in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and the 1s.

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Olympus 1s size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and 1s is 54 and 79 respectively.

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Olympus 1s top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Olympus 1s Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reading through specs. The pic underneath will provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and 1s.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm HS50 EXR because of its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field harder and the Fujifilm HS50 EXR will give you greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm HS50 EXR is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Olympus 1s sensor size comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Olympus 1s Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Olympus 1s Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR Portrait photography features
Olympus 1s Portrait photography features
56
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
includes face detect focusing
exports RAW files
sensor size is very small (1/2")
46
has manual focus
has face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR Street photography information
Olympus 1s Street photography information
53
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
sensor size is very small (1/2")
heavier than others (808g)
71
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
has touch focus
small sensor (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR Sports photography information
Olympus 1s Sports photography information
62
excellent zoom range (24-1000mm 41.7 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
includes tracking focus
better than average battery power (500 CIPA)
comes with phase detect AF
sensor size is very small (1/2")
44
image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
good battery life (450 CIPA)
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR Travel photography factors
Olympus 1s Travel photography factors
56
better than average battery power (500 shots)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
rather wide (24mm)
long zoom (1000mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than others (808 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
64
good battery life (450 per charge)
has touch focus
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
long zoom (300mm)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus 1s as a Landscape photography camera
53
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
exports RAW files
better than average battery power (500 CIPA)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is very small (1/2")
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
53
has manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
good battery life (450 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR as a Vlogging camera
Olympus 1s as a Vlogging camera
59
rather wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have mic port
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
heavier than others (808g)
32
rather wide (28mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
missing microphone support
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Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Olympus 1s Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm HS50 EXR and Olympus 1s
 Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXROlympus Stylus 1s
General Information
Company FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR Olympus Stylus 1s
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-01-07 2015-04-13
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR Processor II -
Sensor type EXRCMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 3968 x 2976
Maximum native ISO 12800 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 35
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1000mm (41.7x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.8
Macro focus distance 0cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 4.8
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 920k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 920k dots 1,440k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 11.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 10.30 m (at ISO 1600)
Flash options - Auto, redeye reduction, fill-on, off, redeye reduction slow sync, full, manual
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) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 808 grams (1.78 pounds) 402 grams (0.89 pounds)
Dimensions 135 x 101 x 146mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 5.7") 116 x 87 x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 500 pictures 450 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - BLS-50
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $500 $699