Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Pentax XG-1
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Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Pentax XG-1 Key Specs
(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
- Released January 2013
- Succeeded the Fujifilm HS35EXR
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1248mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 567g - 119 x 89 x 98mm
- Launched July 2014
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Below, we are contrasting the Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Pentax XG-1, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR (16MP) and the XG-1 (16MP) is very similar but the Fujifilm HS50 EXR (1/2") and XG-1 (1/2.3") use different sensor size.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe Fujifilm HS50 EXR was released 18 months earlier than the XG-1 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the Fujifilm HS50 EXR matches up versus the XG-1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Photography Glossary Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Pentax XG-1 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR and Pentax XG-1. The complete galleries are provided at Fujifilm HS50 EXR Gallery and Pentax XG-1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS50 EXR over the Pentax XG-1
| Fujifilm HS50 EXR | XG-1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
| Display resolution | 920k |  | 460k | Clearer display (+460k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Pentax XG-1 over the Fujifilm HS50 EXR
| XG-1 | Fujifilm HS50 EXR | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | July 2014 |  | January 2013 | More modern by 18 months |
Common features in the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and Pentax XG-1
| Fujifilm HS50 EXR | XG-1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Very exact focusing | ||
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 3" | Identical display size |
| Touch display |  | No Touch display |
Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Pentax XG-1 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm HS50 EXR features external measurements of 135mm x 101mm x 146mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 5.7") and a weight of 808 grams (1.78 lbs) and the Pentax XG-1 has measurements of 119mm x 89mm x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9") having a weight of 567 grams (1.25 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR versus the XG-1.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and XG-1 is 54 and 66 respectively.
Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Pentax XG-1 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading technical specs. The picture underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and XG-1.
As you have seen, both of those cameras have got the exact same megapixel count but different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm HS50 EXR has got the larger sensor which should make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult. The more aged Fujifilm HS50 EXR is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.
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Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Pentax XG-1 Specifications
| Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR | Pentax XG-1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | FujiFilm | Pentax |
| Model type | Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR | Pentax XG-1 |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Released | 2013-01-07 | 2014-07-15 |
| Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | EXR Processor II | - |
| Sensor type | EXRCMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.4 x 4.8mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 30.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Max native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 24-1000mm (41.7x) | 24-1248mm (52.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/2.8-5.6 | f/2.8-5.6 |
| Macro focusing distance | 0cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.6 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
| Screen resolution | 920 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | 920 thousand dots | 200 thousand dots |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 30s | 4s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shutter rate | 11.0 frames/s | 9.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | - | 6.00 m |
| Flash settings | - | Force Off, Flash Auto, Force Flash, Slow Sync., Slow Sync. + Red-Eye, Red-Eye Reduction |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | none | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 808 grams (1.78 pounds) | 567 grams (1.25 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 135 x 101 x 146mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 5.7") | 119 x 89 x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 500 shots | 240 shots |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | - | LB-060 |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch cost | $500 | $599 |