Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Sony WX500

Following is a comprehensive assessment of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and Sony WX500, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR (16MP) and the WX500 (18MP) is relatively close but the Fujifilm HS50 EXR (1/2") and WX500 (1/2.3") offer different sensor dimensions.

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm HS50 EXR was unveiled 3 years prior to the WX500 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm HS50 EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony WX500 being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the Fujifilm HS50 EXR matches up against the WX500 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500. The full galleries are provided at Fujifilm HS50 EXR Gallery & Sony WX500 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm HS50 EXR comes with external dimensions of 135mm x 101mm x 146mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 5.7") and a weight of 808 grams (1.78 lbs) while the Sony WX500 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") having a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and Sony WX500 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs the WX500.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and WX500 is 54 and 91 respectively.

Often, it can be tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizes simply by researching specifications. The picture here should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and WX500.

Plainly, both of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm HS50 EXR with its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Sony WX500 will provide you with extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm HS50 EXR will be behind in sensor innovation.