Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Sony A55
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Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Sony A55 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Leica struggles with L-Mount camera sales, tougher than Q or MThe 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.
Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Sony A55 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR and Sony SLT-A55. The full galleries are provided at Fujifilm HS50 EXR Gallery and Sony A55 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS50 EXR over the Sony A55
Fujifilm HS50 EXR | A55 | |||
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Released | January 2013 | August 2010 | More recent by 29 months |
Reasons to pick Sony A55 over the Fujifilm HS50 EXR
A55 | Fujifilm HS50 EXR | |||
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Screen resolution | 921k | 920k | Clearer screen (+1k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and Sony A55
Fujifilm HS50 EXR | A55 | |||
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Focus manually | Very precise focus | |||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 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.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.
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 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.
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Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Sony A55 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR | Sony SLT-A55 | |
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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 |