Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Sony H400

The following is a extended review of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Sony H400, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR (16MP) and the H400 (20MP) is very comparable but the Fujifilm HS50 EXR (1/2") and H400 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm HS50 EXR was launched 13 months prior to the H400 making them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the Fujifilm HS50 EXR scores versus the H400 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm HS50 EXR Gallery & Sony H400 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm HS50 EXR provides external measurements of 135mm x 101mm x 146mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 5.7") along with a weight of 808 grams (1.78 lbs) and the Sony H400 has measurements of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") and a weight of 628 grams (1.38 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR versus the H400.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and H400 is 54 and 62 respectively.

In many cases, it's difficult to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions simply by going through technical specs. The pic here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and H400.

As you can tell, both the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm HS50 EXR featuring a larger sensor will make getting bokeh simpler and the Sony H400 will produce extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm HS50 EXR will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.