Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Sony HX1
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Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Sony HX1 Key Specs
(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
(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
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 GlossaryThe 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.
Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Sony HX1 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm HS50 EXR Gallery & Sony HX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS50 EXR over the Sony HX1
Fujifilm HS50 EXR | HX1 | |||
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Announced | January 2013 | April 2009 | More modern by 46 months | |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen resolution | 920k | 230k | Clearer screen (+690k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony HX1 over the Fujifilm HS50 EXR
HX1 | Fujifilm HS50 EXR |
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Common features in the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and Sony HX1
Fujifilm HS50 EXR | HX1 | |||
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Manual focus | More accurate focus | |||
Screen dimensions | 3" | 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.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.
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 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.
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Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Sony HX1 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 | |
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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 |