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Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Sony H50

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
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 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 Sony H50 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
  • Launched January 2013
  • Superseded the Fujifilm HS35EXR
Sony H50
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 31-465mm (F2.7-4.5) lens
  • 547g - 116 x 81 x 86mm
  • Launched January 2009
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Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Sony H50 Overview

The following is a detailed comparison of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR versus Sony H50, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR (16MP) and H50 (9MP) and the Fujifilm HS50 EXR (1/2") and H50 (1/2.3") provide different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm HS50 EXR was brought out 4 years after the H50 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm HS50 EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony H50 being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the Fujifilm HS50 EXR scores against the H50 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS50 EXR over the Sony H50

 Fujifilm HS50 EXR H50 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2009Newer by 49 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution920k230kClearer screen (+690k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sony H50 over the Fujifilm HS50 EXR

 H50 Fujifilm HS50 EXR 

Common features in the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and Sony H50

 Fujifilm HS50 EXR H50 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Sony H50 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm HS50 EXR features exterior dimensions of 135mm x 101mm x 146mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 5.7") accompanied by a weight of 808 grams (1.78 lbs) and the Sony H50 has proportions of 116mm x 81mm x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") with a weight of 547 grams (1.21 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm HS50 EXR versus Sony H50 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at the time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs the H50.

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Sony H50 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and H50 is 54 and 69 respectively.

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Sony H50 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Sony H50 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is hard to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by looking at specifications. The picture here may provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and H50.

Plainly, both of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm HS50 EXR featuring a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Fujifilm HS50 EXR will give you greater detail having its extra 7MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm HS50 EXR provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Sony H50 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Sony H50 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Sony H50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR Portrait photography highlights
Sony H50 Portrait photography highlights
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focusing manually
good resolution (16MP)
has face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
sensor is very small (1/2")
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has manual focus
external flash not possible
MP count low (9MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm HS50 EXR
Street photography with Sony H50
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fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
sensor is very small (1/2")
heavier than competition (808 grams)
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than competition (547 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR Sports photography features
Sony H50 Sports photography features
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great zoom range (24-1000mm 41.7 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
good battery life (500 per charge)
has phase detect autofocus
sensor is very small (1/2")
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incredible zoom range (31-465mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (2.0 frames per second)
MP count low (9 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR Travel photography details
Sony H50 Travel photography details
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good battery life (500 shots)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
quite wide (24mm)
long zoom (1000mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (808 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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flash built-in
great zoom (465mm)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (547 grams)
MP count low (9 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm HS50 EXR
Landscape photography with Sony H50
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focusing manually
quite wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
delivers RAW files
good battery life (500 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is very small (1/2")
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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has manual focus
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
MP count low (9MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm HS50 EXR
Vlogging with Sony H50
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quite wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has external mic socket
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
heavier than competition (808 grams)
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
no external mic jack
heavier than competition (547 grams)
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Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Sony H50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm HS50 EXR and Sony H50
 Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXRSony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
General Information
Company FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-01-07 2009-01-15
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Chip EXR Processor II -
Sensor type EXRCMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 9 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 3456 x 2592
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1000mm (41.7x) 31-465mm (15.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.7-4.5
Macro focus distance 0cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 920 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 920 thousand dot -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 11.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 9.10 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
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) 640 x 480, 30 fps, 320 x 240, 8 fps
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data 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 gr (1.78 lbs) 547 gr (1.21 lbs)
Physical dimensions 135 x 101 x 146mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 5.7") 116 x 81 x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photos -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - NP-BG1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $500 $80