Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Sony WX300
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Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Sony WX300 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- 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
- Succeeded the Fujifilm HS35EXR
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
- 166g - 96 x 55 x 25mm
- Revealed February 2013
- Renewed by Sony WX350

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Sony WX300 Overview
Following is a detailed overview of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and Sony WX300, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR (16MP) and the WX300 (18MP) is pretty similar but the Fujifilm HS50 EXR (1/2") and WX300 (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizing.

The Fujifilm HS50 EXR was announced within a month of the WX300 which means that they are of a similar age. The two cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm HS50 EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony WX300 being a Compact camera.
Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summation of how the Fujifilm HS50 EXR matches up vs the WX300 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Sony WX300 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm HS50 EXR Gallery & Sony WX300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS50 EXR over the Sony WX300
Fujifilm HS50 EXR | WX300 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More accurate focus | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen resolution | 920k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer screen (+460k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony WX300 over the Fujifilm HS50 EXR
WX300 | Fujifilm HS50 EXR |
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Common features in the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and Sony WX300
Fujifilm HS50 EXR | WX300 | |||
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Revealed | January 2013 | ![]() | February 2013 | Similar age |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen measurement |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither includes Touch friendly screen |
Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Sony WX300 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm HS50 EXR features exterior dimensions of 135mm x 101mm x 146mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 5.7") and a weight of 808 grams (1.78 lbs) whilst the Sony WX300 has dimensions of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs).
Contrast the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and Sony WX300 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have during that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs the WX300.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and WX300 is 54 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Sony WX300 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizes merely by going over a spec sheet. The picture underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and WX300.
As you can see, both the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm HS50 EXR having a bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh simpler and the Sony WX300 will offer more detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively.

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Sony WX300 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Sony WX300 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | FujiFilm | Sony |
Model | Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2013-01-07 | 2013-02-20 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | EXR Processor II | - |
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 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4896 x 3672 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-1000mm (41.7x) | 25-500mm (20.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-5.6 | f/3.5-6.5 |
Macro focus distance | 0cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.6 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 920 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 920 thousand dots | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30s | 4s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting rate | 11.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | - | 4.30 m |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | AVCHD |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | none | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 808 grams (1.78 lbs) | 166 grams (0.37 lbs) |
Dimensions | 135 x 101 x 146mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 5.7") | 96 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 pictures | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | - | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes | - |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $500 | $330 |