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Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Sony WX300

Portability
54
Imaging
40
Features
71
Overall
52
Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 front
Portability
94
Imaging
42
Features
38
Overall
40

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Sony WX300 Key Specs

Fujifilm HS50 EXR
(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
Sony WX300
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS50 EXR over the Sony WX300

 Fujifilm HS50 EXR WX300 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution920k460kClearer screen (+460k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sony WX300 over the Fujifilm HS50 EXR

 WX300 Fujifilm HS50 EXR 

Common features in the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and Sony WX300

 Fujifilm HS50 EXR WX300 
RevealedJanuary 2013February 2013Similar age
Screen sizing3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Sony WX300 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Sony WX300 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Sony WX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm HS50 EXR
Portrait photography with Sony WX300
56
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
36
good MP (18 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm HS50 EXR
Street photography with Sony WX300
53
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
heavier than competition (808g)
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (166g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR Sports photography factors
Sony WX300 Sports photography factors
62
long zoom range (24-1000mm 41.7 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
better than average battery (500 shots)
supports phase detect autofocus
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
49
amazing zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18MP)
comes with tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR Travel photography details
Sony WX300 Travel photography details
56
better than average battery (500 shots)
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
decently wide (24mm)
long reach (1000mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (808 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
71
lighter than others in class (166g)
good MP (18MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
long zoom (500mm)
missing Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR Landscape photography info
Sony WX300 Landscape photography info
53
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
saves RAW formats
better than average battery (500 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
44
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX300 as a Vlogging camera
59
decently wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with mic port
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
heavier than competition (808g)
35
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (166g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing microphone socket
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Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Sony WX300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm HS50 EXR and Sony WX300
 Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXRSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300
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