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Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Sony HX350

Portability
54
Imaging
40
Features
71
Overall
52
Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350 front
Portability
62
Imaging
46
Features
51
Overall
48

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Sony HX350 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
  • Earlier Model is Fujifilm HS35EXR
Sony HX350
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Increase to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
  • 652g - 130 x 93 x 103mm
  • Revealed December 2016
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Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Sony HX350 Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Sony HX350, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR (16MP) and the HX350 (20MP) is relatively comparable but the Fujifilm HS50 EXR (1/2") and HX350 (1/2.3") use different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm HS50 EXR was brought out 5 years prior to the HX350 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick view of how the Fujifilm HS50 EXR grades vs the HX350 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS50 EXR over the Sony HX350

 Fujifilm HS50 EXR HX350 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sony HX350 over the Fujifilm HS50 EXR

 HX350 Fujifilm HS50 EXR 
RevealedDecember 2016January 2013Fresher by 48 months
Screen resolution922k920kCrisper screen (+2k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and Sony HX350

 Fujifilm HS50 EXR HX350 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Touch screen No Touch screen

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Sony HX350 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm HS50 EXR provides exterior measurements of 135mm x 101mm x 146mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 5.7") and a weight of 808 grams (1.78 lbs) and the Sony HX350 has specifications of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") with a weight of 652 grams (1.44 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Sony HX350 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR versus the HX350.

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Sony HX350 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and HX350 is 54 and 62 respectively.

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Sony HX350 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Sony HX350 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizing just by going through technical specs. The graphic below will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and HX350.

As you can tell, both of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm HS50 EXR due to its bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh simpler and the Sony HX350 will show extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively. The older Fujifilm HS50 EXR will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Sony HX350 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Sony HX350 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Sony HX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX350 as a Portrait photography camera
56
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
sensor is tiny (1/2")
47
has manual focus
MP count decent (20MP)
includes face detection focusing
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR Street photography highlights
Sony HX350 Street photography highlights
53
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
sensor is tiny (1/2")
heavier than average (808g)
50
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than others in class (652g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR as a Sports photography camera
Sony HX350 as a Sports photography camera
62
amazing zoom range (24-1000mm 41.7 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
offers tracking focus
good battery power (500 shots)
comes with phase detect AF
sensor is tiny (1/2")
53
amazing zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR Travel photography information
Sony HX350 Travel photography information
56
good battery power (500 shots)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
rather wide (24mm)
very long reach (1000mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than average (808 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
54
MP count decent (20MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
very long reach (1200mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than others in class (652g)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm HS50 EXR
Landscape photography with Sony HX350
53
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
exports RAW formats
good battery power (500 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is tiny (1/2")
missing Time Lapse recording
49
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR as a Vlogging camera
Sony HX350 as a Vlogging camera
59
rather wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have mic support
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
heavier than average (808 grams)
27
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic jack
heavier than others in class (652g)
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Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Sony HX350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm HS50 EXR and Sony HX350
 Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXRSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350
General Information
Company FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-01-07 2016-12-20
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR Processor II BIONZ X
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 16 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Maximum boosted ISO - 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1000mm (41.7x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.8-6.3
Macro focusing distance 0cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 920k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 920k dot 202k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 11.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 8.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings - Off, auto, fill, slow sync, advanced, rear sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps) 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 808g (1.78 lb) 652g (1.44 lb)
Dimensions 135 x 101 x 146mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 5.7") 130 x 93 x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1")
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 photographs 300 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $500 -