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Fujifilm JX500 vs Sony H50

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31
Fujifilm FinePix JX500 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 front
Portability
69
Imaging
32
Features
25
Overall
29

Fujifilm JX500 vs Sony H50 Key Specs

Fujifilm JX500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Launched January 2012
Sony H50
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 31-465mm (F2.7-4.5) lens
  • 547g - 116 x 81 x 86mm
  • Introduced January 2009
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Fujifilm JX500 vs Sony H50 Overview

Here is a comprehensive comparison of the Fujifilm JX500 vs Sony H50, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm JX500 (14MP) and H50 (9MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JX500 was launched 3 years later than the H50 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the Fujifilm JX500 grades versus the H50 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX500 over the Sony H50

 Fujifilm JX500 H50 
IntroducedJanuary 2012January 2009Fresher by 37 months

Reasons to pick Sony H50 over the Fujifilm JX500

 H50 Fujifilm JX500 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Fujifilm JX500 and Sony H50

 Fujifilm JX500 H50 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Fujifilm JX500 vs Sony H50 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm JX500 features external dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs) while the Sony H50 has specifications of 116mm x 81mm x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") and a weight of 547 grams (1.21 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm JX500 against the H50.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Sony H50 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm JX500 and H50 is 95 and 69 respectively.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Sony H50 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JX500 vs Sony H50 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizing just by viewing technical specs. The photograph here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm JX500 and H50.

As you have seen, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can anticipate the Fujifilm JX500 to provide you with more detail utilizing its extra 5MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm JX500 provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Sony H50 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX500 vs Sony H50 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX500 vs Sony H50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Portrait photography information
Sony H50 Portrait photography information
28
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
27
has manual focus
no external flash support
resolution not great (9MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Street photography information
Sony H50 Street photography information
55
lighter than competition (113 grams)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (547g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm JX500
Sports photography with Sony H50
31
decent megapixels (14MP)
features tracking focus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400s)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
32
amazing zoom range (31-465mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (2.0 fps)
resolution not great (9MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Travel photography details
Sony H50 Travel photography details
68
lighter than competition (113 grams)
decent megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
44
has built in flash
very long reach (465mm)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (547g)
resolution not great (9 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Landscape photography advice
Sony H50 Landscape photography advice
33
reasonably wide (26mm)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
34
has manual focus
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
resolution not great (9 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm JX500
Vlogging with Sony H50
28
reasonably wide (26mm)
lighter than competition (113g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone support
19
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
no microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (547g)
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Fujifilm JX500 vs Sony H50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX500 and Sony H50
 Fujifilm FinePix JX500Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix JX500 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-01-05 2009-01-15
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 9 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 3456 x 2592
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest boosted ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 31-465mm (15.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-6.3 f/2.7-4.5
Macro focusing distance 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.50 m 9.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480, 30 fps, 320 x 240, 8 fps
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 113 gr (0.25 pounds) 547 gr (1.21 pounds)
Dimensions 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 116 x 81 x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID NP-45A NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $90 $80