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Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Sony A55

Portability
54
Imaging
40
Features
71
Overall
52
Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR front
 
Sony SLT-A55 front
Portability
67
Imaging
56
Features
80
Overall
65

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Sony A55 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
  • Revealed January 2013
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm HS35EXR
Sony A55
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 500g - 124 x 92 x 85mm
  • Released August 2010
  • Renewed by Sony A57
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Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Sony A55 Overview

On this page, we will be comparing the Fujifilm HS50 EXR versus Sony A55, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR (16MP) and the A55 (16MP) is relatively close but the Fujifilm HS50 EXR (1/2") and A55 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm HS50 EXR was revealed 2 years later than the A55 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm HS50 EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A55 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the Fujifilm HS50 EXR matches up against the A55 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS50 EXR over the Sony A55

 Fujifilm HS50 EXR A55 
ReleasedJanuary 2013August 2010More recent by 29 months

Reasons to pick Sony A55 over the Fujifilm HS50 EXR

 A55 Fujifilm HS50 EXR 
Screen resolution921k920kClearer screen (+1k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and Sony A55

 Fujifilm HS50 EXR A55 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Sony A55 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm HS50 EXR has external dimensions of 135mm x 101mm x 146mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 5.7") having a weight of 808 grams (1.78 lbs) whilst the Sony A55 has specifications of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") and a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm HS50 EXR versus Sony A55 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select during that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and the A55.

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Sony A55 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and A55 is 54 and 67 respectively.

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Sony A55 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Sony A55 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to see the gap in sensor measurements only by researching a spec sheet. The visual underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and A55.

As you can see, the two cameras provide the same megapixels albeit not the same sensor measurements. The Fujifilm HS50 EXR features the smaller sensor which is going to make getting shallower DOF tougher. The more recent Fujifilm HS50 EXR will have an advantage in sensor technology.

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Sony A55 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Sony A55 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Sony A55 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR Portrait photography features
Sony A55 Portrait photography features
56
manual focus
decent MP (16MP)
features face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
very small sensor (1/2")
73
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR Street photography advice
Sony A55 Street photography advice
53
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
very small sensor (1/2")
more heavy than competition in class (808 grams)
77
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR Sports photography features
Sony A55 Sports photography features
62
amazing zoom range (24-1000mm 41.7 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
great battery pack (500 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
very small sensor (1/2")
68
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports phase detect autofocus
low battery power (380 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm HS50 EXR
Travel photography with Sony A55
56
great battery pack (500 CIPA)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
rather wide (24mm)
great reach (1000mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (808 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
62
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
does not have Timelapse recording
low battery power (380 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR Landscape photography information
Sony A55 Landscape photography information
53
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
supports RAW formats
great battery pack (500 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor (1/2")
doesn't have Timelapse recording
67
manual focus
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
low battery power (380 per charge)
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR Vlogging highlights
Sony A55 Vlogging highlights
59
rather wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes microphone socket
slow max aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than competition in class (808g)
78
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with microphone port
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Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Sony A55 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm HS50 EXR and Sony A55
 Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXRSony SLT-A55
General Information
Company FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR Sony SLT-A55
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2013-01-07 2010-08-24
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor EXR Processor II Bionz
Sensor type EXRCMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4912 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 12800 12800
Maximum boosted ISO - 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 15
Cross focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range 24-1000mm (41.7x) -
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.6 -
Macro focus range 0cm -
Available lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 5.6 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 920 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 920 thousand dot 1,150 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 11.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 10.00 m (@ ISO 100)
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 808g (1.78 lb) 500g (1.10 lb)
Physical dimensions 135 x 101 x 146mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 5.7") 124 x 92 x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 73
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.4
DXO Low light score not tested 816
Other
Battery life 500 images 380 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FW50
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $500 $800