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Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Sony H70

Portability
54
Imaging
40
Features
71
Overall
52
Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
31
Overall
35

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Sony H70 Key Specs

Fujifilm HS50 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • 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
  • Older Model is Fujifilm HS35EXR
Sony H70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 194g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Revealed January 2011
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Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Sony H70 Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Sony H70, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR (16MP) and the H70 (16MP) is relatively similar but the Fujifilm HS50 EXR (1/2") and H70 (1/2.3") have different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm HS50 EXR was announced 2 years after the H70 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm HS50 EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony H70 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short highlight of how the Fujifilm HS50 EXR scores against the H70 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS50 EXR over the Sony H70

 Fujifilm HS50 EXR H70 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2011Newer by 25 months
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sony H70 over the Fujifilm HS50 EXR

 H70 Fujifilm HS50 EXR 

Common features in the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and Sony H70

 Fujifilm HS50 EXR H70 
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Sony H70 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to travel with your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm HS50 EXR has outside measurements of 135mm x 101mm x 146mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 5.7") and a weight of 808 grams (1.78 lbs) while the Sony H70 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and the H70.

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Sony H70 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and H70 is 54 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Sony H70 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Sony H70 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its hard to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing specs. The image underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and H70.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras come with the identical resolution albeit different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm HS50 EXR provides the bigger sensor which is going to make obtaining bokeh easier. The more recent Fujifilm HS50 EXR should have an edge in sensor tech.

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Sony H70 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Sony H70 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Sony H70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR as a Portrait photography camera
Sony H70 as a Portrait photography camera
56
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
sensor size is very small (1/2")
30
MP count good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR Street photography advice
Sony H70 Street photography advice
53
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
sensor size is very small (1/2")
more heavy than average (808 grams)
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR Sports photography highlights
Sony H70 Sports photography highlights
62
long zoom range (24-1000mm 41.7 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
includes tracking focus
good battery pack (500 per charge)
has phase detect autofocus
sensor size is very small (1/2")
36
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR as a Travel photography camera
Sony H70 as a Travel photography camera
56
good battery pack (500 per charge)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
really wide (24mm)
great reach (1000mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than average (808g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
67
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
great reach (250mm)
does not have Timelapse function
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR Landscape photography factors
Sony H70 Landscape photography factors
53
has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
supports RAW formats
good battery pack (500 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is very small (1/2")
does not have Timelapse mode
43
fairly wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm HS50 EXR
Vlogging with Sony H70
59
really wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has microphone jack
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than average (808g)
29
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone socket
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Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Sony H70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm HS50 EXR and Sony H70
 Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXRSony Cyber-shot DSC-H70
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-01-07 2011-01-06
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR Processor II BIONZ
Sensor type EXRCMOS CCD
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 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1000mm (41.7x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 0cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 920k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 920k dots -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 11.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 3.60 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 808 gr (1.78 lb) 194 gr (0.43 lb)
Physical dimensions 135 x 101 x 146mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 5.7") 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 photos -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID - NP-BG1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Price at release $500 $199