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Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Sony H90

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
71
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
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Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Sony H90 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
  • Introduced January 2013
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm HS35EXR
Sony H90
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 222g - 105 x 60 x 34mm
  • Revealed February 2012
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Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Sony H90 Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and Sony H90, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR (16MP) and the H90 (16MP) is very well matched but the Fujifilm HS50 EXR (1/2") and H90 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm HS50 EXR was released 11 months later than the H90 and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm HS50 EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony H90 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the Fujifilm HS50 EXR matches up vs the H90 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS50 EXR over the Sony H90

 Fujifilm HS50 EXR H90 
RevealedJanuary 2013February 2012Fresher by 11 months
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution920k461kCrisper display (+459k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sony H90 over the Fujifilm HS50 EXR

 H90 Fujifilm HS50 EXR 

Common features in the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and Sony H90

 Fujifilm HS50 EXR H90 
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Sony H90 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm HS50 EXR comes with external measurements 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 H90 has measurements of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and Sony H90 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR compared to the H90.

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Sony H90 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and H90 is 54 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Sony H90 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Sony H90 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's hard to see the gap between sensor sizing only by checking specs. The visual underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and H90.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras provide the same megapixels but not the same sensor sizing. The Fujifilm HS50 EXR includes the larger sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower DOF easier. The more recent Fujifilm HS50 EXR is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Sony H90 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Sony H90 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Sony H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR Portrait photography info
Sony H90 Portrait photography info
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you can focus manually
decent megapixels (16MP)
has face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
tiny sensor size (1/2")
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megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
no manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR Street photography advice
Sony H90 Street photography advice
53
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
tiny sensor size (1/2")
more heavy than competitors (808g)
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (222g)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR Sports photography highlights
Sony H90 Sports photography highlights
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incredible zoom range (24-1000mm 41.7 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
has tracking focus
good battery life (500 shots)
supports phase detect autofocus
tiny sensor size (1/2")
44
long zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR as a Travel photography camera
Sony H90 as a Travel photography camera
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good battery life (500 per charge)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
rather wide (24mm)
great zoom (1000mm)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors (808 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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lighter than competitors (222g)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very long reach (384mm)
missing Timelapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR Landscape photography features
Sony H90 Landscape photography features
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you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
delivers RAW files
good battery life (500 CIPA)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor size (1/2")
no Timelapse function
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rather wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR as a Vlogging camera
Sony H90 as a Vlogging camera
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rather wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with microphone jack
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than competitors (808 grams)
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rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
lighter than competitors (222g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone socket
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Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Sony H90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm HS50 EXR and Sony H90
 Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXRSony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-01-07 2012-02-28
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1000mm (41.7x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 0cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 920 thousand dots 461 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 920 thousand dots -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 11.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 3.70 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 gr (1.78 pounds) 222 gr (0.49 pounds)
Physical dimensions 135 x 101 x 146mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 5.7") 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 290 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BG1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $500 $230