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Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Sony HX200V

Portability
54
Imaging
40
Features
71
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V front
Portability
66
Imaging
42
Features
55
Overall
47

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Sony HX200V 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
  • Superseded the Fujifilm HS35EXR
Sony HX200V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 27-810mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 583g - 122 x 87 x 93mm
  • Released May 2012
  • Older Model is Sony HX100V
  • New Model is Sony HX300
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Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Sony HX200V Overview

Here is a thorough analysis of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Sony HX200V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR (16MP) and the HX200V (18MP) is very comparable but the Fujifilm HS50 EXR (1/2") and HX200V (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm HS50 EXR was introduced 9 months later than the HX200V which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the Fujifilm HS50 EXR scores versus the HX200V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS50 EXR over the Sony HX200V

 Fujifilm HS50 EXR HX200V 
ReleasedJanuary 2013May 2012Fresher by 9 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sony HX200V over the Fujifilm HS50 EXR

 HX200V Fujifilm HS50 EXR 
Display resolution922k920kCrisper display (+2k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and Sony HX200V

 Fujifilm HS50 EXR HX200V 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Touch display No Touch display

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Sony HX200V Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm HS50 EXR provides physical 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 HX200V has measurements of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") with a weight of 583 grams (1.29 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Sony HX200V in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR compared to the HX200V.

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Sony HX200V size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and HX200V is 54 and 66 respectively.

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Sony HX200V top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Sony HX200V Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to see the gap in sensor sizing only by seeing technical specs. The visual below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and HX200V.

As you have seen, the two cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm HS50 EXR having a larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Sony HX200V will show more detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images way more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm HS50 EXR is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Sony HX200V sensor size comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Sony HX200V Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Sony HX200V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX200V as a Portrait photography camera
56
manual focus
good MP (16MP)
provides face detect focus
delivers RAW files
tiny sensor (1/2")
45
you can focus manually
decent MP (18 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR Street photography details
Sony HX200V Street photography details
53
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
tiny sensor (1/2")
heavier than others in class (808g)
51
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than competition (583 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR Sports photography information
Sony HX200V Sports photography information
62
great zoom range (24-1000mm 41.7 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
provides tracking focus
good battery life (500 CIPA)
comes with phase detect auto focus
tiny sensor (1/2")
56
great zoom range (27-810mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18MP)
includes tracking focus
good battery pack (450 shots)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm HS50 EXR
Travel photography with Sony HX200V
56
good battery life (500 per charge)
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
decently wide (24mm)
great zoom (1000mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than others in class (808g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
57
good battery pack (450 per charge)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (27mm)
very long zoom (810mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (583g)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR Landscape photography factors
Sony HX200V Landscape photography factors
53
manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
delivers RAW files
good battery life (500 shots)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor (1/2")
does not have Time Lapse recording
50
you can focus manually
rather wide (27mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18MP)
good battery pack (450 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR as a Vlogging camera
Sony HX200V as a Vlogging camera
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decently wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have mic socket
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
heavier than others in class (808 grams)
27
rather wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
lack of microphone port
more heavy than competition (583g)
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Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Sony HX200V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm HS50 EXR and Sony HX200V
 Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXRSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-01-07 2012-05-11
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor EXR Processor II BIONZ
Sensor type EXRCMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 12800 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1000mm (41.7x) 27-810mm (30.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focus distance 0cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 920k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 920k dot -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 11.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 12.40 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 808 grams (1.78 lbs) 583 grams (1.29 lbs)
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 450 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FH50
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $500 $480