Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Sony HX10V

Lets look more closely at the Fujifilm HS50 EXR versus Sony HX10V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR (16MP) and the HX10V (18MP) is fairly similar but the Fujifilm HS50 EXR (1/2") and HX10V (1/2.3") have different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm HS50 EXR was revealed 11 months after the HX10V and they are of a similar age. The two cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm HS50 EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX10V being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the Fujifilm HS50 EXR grades against the HX10V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V. The full galleries are provided at Fujifilm HS50 EXR Gallery & Sony HX10V Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm HS50 EXR has got external 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 HX10V has dimensions of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm HS50 EXR versus Sony HX10V in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR versus the HX10V.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and HX10V is 54 and 91 respectively.

Normally, it can be tough to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions just by reviewing technical specs. The pic underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and HX10V.

As you have seen, both cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm HS50 EXR having a larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF easier and the Sony HX10V will deliver more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm HS50 EXR should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.