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Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Sony HX50V

Portability
54
Imaging
40
Features
71
Overall
52
Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V front
Portability
89
Imaging
45
Features
57
Overall
49

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Sony HX50V 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
  • Released January 2013
  • Superseded the Fujifilm HS35EXR
Sony HX50V
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS50 EXR over the Sony HX50V

 Fujifilm HS50 EXR HX50V 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sony HX50V over the Fujifilm HS50 EXR

 HX50V Fujifilm HS50 EXR 
Display resolution921k920kSharper display (+1k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and Sony HX50V

 Fujifilm HS50 EXR HX50V 
LaunchedJanuary 2013April 2013Similar age
Manually focus More exact focus
Display dimension3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Sony HX50V size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Sony HX50V sensor size comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Sony HX50V Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Sony HX50V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR Portrait photography details
Sony HX50V Portrait photography details
56
focusing manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
exports RAW files
sensor is tiny (1/2")
51
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR Street photography advice
Sony HX50V Street photography advice
53
screen articulates
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
sensor is tiny (1/2")
heavier than competitors (808 grams)
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (272 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR as a Sports photography camera
Sony HX50V as a Sports photography camera
62
incredible zoom range (24-1000mm 41.7 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (500 shots)
has phase detect AF
sensor is tiny (1/2")
58
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
good battery life (400 CIPA)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm HS50 EXR
Travel photography with Sony HX50V
56
better than average battery power (500 shots)
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
decently wide (24mm)
great zoom (1000mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors (808 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
71
good battery life (400 CIPA)
lighter than competition in class (272 grams)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5 )
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR as a Landscape photography camera
Sony HX50V as a Landscape photography camera
53
focusing manually
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
exports RAW files
better than average battery power (500 shots)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is tiny (1/2")
doesn't have Time Lapse function
54
focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
good battery life (400 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5 )
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR Vlogging advice
Sony HX50V Vlogging advice
59
decently wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has external mic support
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
heavier than competitors (808 grams)
34
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (272g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5 )
does not offer selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external mic support
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Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Sony HX50V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm HS50 EXR and Sony HX50V
 Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXRSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V
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