Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Sony HX50V
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Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Sony HX50V Key Specs
(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
- Released January 2013
- Superseded the Fujifilm HS35EXR
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F3.5 - 6.3) lens
- 272g - 108 x 64 x 38mm
- Launched April 2013
- Previous Model is Sony HX30V
Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Sony HX50V Overview
Let's examine more closely at the Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Sony HX50V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR (16MP) and the HX50V (20MP) is fairly well matched but the Fujifilm HS50 EXR (1/2") and HX50V (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizes.
Ulanzi's Tripod Ensures Ultra Smooth FilmingThe Fujifilm HS50 EXR was unveiled 3 months earlier than the HX50V and they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm HS50 EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX50V being a Compact camera.
Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summation of how the Fujifilm HS50 EXR scores against the HX50V when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Sony HX50V Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm HS50 EXR Gallery & Sony HX50V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS50 EXR over the Sony HX50V
Fujifilm HS50 EXR | HX50V | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony HX50V over the Fujifilm HS50 EXR
HX50V | Fujifilm HS50 EXR | |||
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Display resolution | 921k | 920k | Sharper display (+1k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and Sony HX50V
Fujifilm HS50 EXR | HX50V | |||
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Launched | January 2013 | April 2013 | Similar age | |
Manually focus | More exact focus | |||
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display dimensions | |
Touch friendly display | Lack of Touch friendly display |
Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Sony HX50V Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm HS50 EXR comes with outer measurements of 135mm x 101mm x 146mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 5.7") accompanied by a weight of 808 grams (1.78 lbs) while the Sony HX50V has sizing of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs).
Take a look at the Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Sony HX50V in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at that moment. The following is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR against the HX50V.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and HX50V is 54 and 89 respectively.
Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Sony HX50V Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is hard to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions merely by looking at a spec sheet. The image below will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and HX50V.
As you can see, the two cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm HS50 EXR having a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Sony HX50V will give you greater detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos much more aggressively.
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Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Sony HX50V Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V | |
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General Information | ||
Make | FujiFilm | Sony |
Model type | Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2013-01-07 | 2013-04-24 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | EXR Processor II | - |
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 area | 30.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5184 x 2920 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-1000mm (41.7x) | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-5.6 | f/3.5 - 6.3 |
Macro focusing distance | 0cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.6 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 920 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen technology | - | XtraFine LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic (optional) |
Viewfinder resolution | 920 thousand dots | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 11.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 5.60 m |
Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Advanced Flash |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance 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 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | none | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 808 grams (1.78 pounds) | 272 grams (0.60 pounds) |
Dimensions | 135 x 101 x 146mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 5.7") | 108 x 64 x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | 400 photographs |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch price | $500 | $439 |