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Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Sony HX100V

Portability
54
Imaging
40
Features
71
Overall
52
Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V front
Portability
66
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Sony HX100V 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
  • Announced January 2013
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm HS35EXR
Sony HX100V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 27-810mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 577g - 122 x 87 x 93mm
  • Revealed October 2011
  • Refreshed by Sony HX200V
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Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Sony HX100V Overview

Let's look more closely at the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and Sony HX100V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR (16MP) and the HX100V (16MP) is pretty similar but the Fujifilm HS50 EXR (1/2") and HX100V (1/2.3") posses different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm HS50 EXR was revealed 15 months after the HX100V which makes them a generation away from each other. The two cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short view of how the Fujifilm HS50 EXR grades against the HX100V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS50 EXR over the Sony HX100V

 Fujifilm HS50 EXR HX100V 
RevealedJanuary 2013October 2011Newer by 15 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sony HX100V over the Fujifilm HS50 EXR

 HX100V Fujifilm HS50 EXR 
Screen resolution921k920kCrisper screen (+1k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and Sony HX100V

 Fujifilm HS50 EXR HX100V 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Sony HX100V Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm HS50 EXR comes with 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) whilst the Sony HX100V has dimensions of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") having a weight of 577 grams (1.27 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and Sony HX100V in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR compared to the HX100V.

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Sony HX100V size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and HX100V is 54 and 66 respectively.

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Sony HX100V top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Sony HX100V Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reading technical specs. The pic here might provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and HX100V.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras feature the identical MP albeit different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm HS50 EXR features the bigger sensor which is going to make achieving shallower depth of field easier. The more modern Fujifilm HS50 EXR provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Sony HX100V sensor size comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Sony HX100V Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Sony HX100V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR Portrait photography info
Sony HX100V Portrait photography info
56
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
supports face detect focus
exports RAW formats
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
39
manual focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR as a Street photography camera
Sony HX100V as a Street photography camera
53
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
more heavy than competition in class (808g)
50
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
heavier than others in class (577 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR as a Sports photography camera
Sony HX100V as a Sports photography camera
62
long zoom range (24-1000mm 41.7 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
better than average battery power (500 per charge)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
49
long zoom range (27-810mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR as a Travel photography camera
Sony HX100V as a Travel photography camera
56
better than average battery power (500 per charge)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
really wide (24mm)
long reach (1000mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (808 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
54
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (27mm)
long zoom (810mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than others in class (577g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
Photography Glossary

Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR Landscape photography details
Sony HX100V Landscape photography details
53
has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
exports RAW formats
better than average battery power (500 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
doesn't have Timelapse function
47
manual focus
pretty wide (27mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR Vlogging advice
Sony HX100V Vlogging advice
59
really wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes microphone jack
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than competition in class (808g)
25
pretty wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic socket
heavier than others in class (577 grams)
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Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Sony HX100V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm HS50 EXR and Sony HX100V
 Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXRSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-01-07 2011-10-21
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR Processor II BIONZ
Sensor type EXRCMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing 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
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1000mm (41.7x) 27-810mm (30.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focus range 0cm -
Crop factor 5.6 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 920k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 920k dots -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 11.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 12.70 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
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 808 grams (1.78 lb) 577 grams (1.27 lb)
Physical dimensions 135 x 101 x 146mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 5.7") 122 x 87 x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 images -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model - NP-FH50
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $500 $429