Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Sony RX10 II

The following is a extensive assessment of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR versus Sony RX10 II, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by companies FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR (16MP) and the RX10 II (20MP) is relatively comparable but the Fujifilm HS50 EXR (1/2") and RX10 II (1") enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm HS50 EXR was unveiled 3 years prior to the RX10 II which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the Fujifilm HS50 EXR matches up vs the RX10 II in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm HS50 EXR Gallery & Sony RX10 II Gallery.

If you're planning to travel with your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm HS50 EXR has got external dimensions of 135mm x 101mm x 146mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 5.7") with a weight of 808 grams (1.78 lbs) while the Sony RX10 II has proportions of 129mm x 88mm x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") and a weight of 813 grams (1.79 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm HS50 EXR versus Sony RX10 II in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs the RX10 II.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and RX10 II is 54 and 58 respectively.

More often than not, it is tough to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions only by going through specs. The pic underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and RX10 II.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm HS50 EXR using its smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh tougher and the Sony RX10 II will produce extra detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm HS50 EXR will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.