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Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Sony HX1

Portability
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Imaging
40
Features
71
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 front
Portability
67
Imaging
32
Features
36
Overall
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Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Sony HX1 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
  • Launched January 2013
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm HS35EXR
Sony HX1
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1440 x 1080 video
  • 28-560mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 544g - 115 x 83 x 92mm
  • Announced April 2009
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Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Sony HX1 Overview

Following is a in depth analysis of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Sony HX1, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR (16MP) and HX1 (9MP) and the Fujifilm HS50 EXR (1/2") and HX1 (1/2.4") boast totally different sensor size.

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm HS50 EXR was revealed 3 years after the HX1 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summary of how the Fujifilm HS50 EXR matches up vs the HX1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS50 EXR over the Sony HX1

 Fujifilm HS50 EXR HX1 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013April 2009More modern by 46 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen resolution920k230kClearer screen (+690k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sony HX1 over the Fujifilm HS50 EXR

 HX1 Fujifilm HS50 EXR 

Common features in the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and Sony HX1

 Fujifilm HS50 EXR HX1 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Sony HX1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm HS50 EXR comes with external measurements of 135mm x 101mm x 146mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 5.7") having a weight of 808 grams (1.78 lbs) whilst the Sony HX1 has dimensions of 115mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 544 grams (1.20 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Sony HX1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs the HX1.

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Sony HX1 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and HX1 is 54 and 67 respectively.

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Sony HX1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Sony HX1 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to see the difference between sensor sizes just by reviewing specifications. The picture here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and HX1.

To sum up, the 2 cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm HS50 EXR using its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Fujifilm HS50 EXR will offer you greater detail because of its extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm HS50 EXR will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Sony HX1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Sony HX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Sony HX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR Portrait photography info
Sony HX1 Portrait photography info
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focusing manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
sensor is very small (1/2")
27
has manual focus
cannot use external flash
low resolution (9MP)
sensor is small (1/2.4")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR Street photography features
Sony HX1 Street photography features
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screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
sensor is very small (1/2")
heavier than competition (808 grams)
50
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is small (1/2.4")
lacks RAW format
heavier than competition in class (544g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR Sports photography information
Sony HX1 Sports photography information
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great zoom range (24-1000mm 41.7 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
great battery power (500 CIPA)
supports phase detect autofocus
sensor is very small (1/2")
36
long zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low resolution (9MP)
sensor is small (1/2.4")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR Travel photography details
Sony HX1 Travel photography details
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great battery power (500 shots)
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
decently wide (24mm)
great zoom (1000mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (808g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
very long reach (560mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (544 grams)
low resolution (9 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR Landscape photography highlights
Sony HX1 Landscape photography highlights
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focusing manually
decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
exports RAW files
great battery power (500 CIPA)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is very small (1/2")
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
39
has manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low resolution (9 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.4")
lacks RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR Vlogging details
Sony HX1 Vlogging details
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decently wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with mic socket
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
heavier than competition (808 grams)
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fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1440 x 1080 pixels)
missing external mic socket
heavier than competition in class (544 grams)
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Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Sony HX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm HS50 EXR and Sony HX1
 Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXRSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-01-07 2009-04-22
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip EXR Processor II Bionz
Sensor type EXRCMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.4"
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 9 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 3456 x 2592
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
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 mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1000mm (41.7x) 28-560mm (20.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.8-5.2
Macro focusing range 0cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 920k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 920k dots -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 11.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 9.20 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps) 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1440x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 808g (1.78 pounds) 544g (1.20 pounds)
Physical dimensions 135 x 101 x 146mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 5.7") 115 x 83 x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6")
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 pictures -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID - NP-FH50
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $500 $47,999