Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony H50
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony H50 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
- 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
- Revealed January 2012
(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
- Launched January 2009

Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony H50 Overview
The following is a thorough overview of the Fujifilm JX550 and Sony H50, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm JX550 (16MP) and H50 (9MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The Fujifilm JX550 was released 3 years after the H50 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the Fujifilm JX550 grades versus the H50 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony H50 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix JX550 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm JX550 Gallery & Sony H50 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX550 over the Sony H50
Fujifilm JX550 | H50 | |||
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Launched | January 2012 | ![]() | January 2009 | Newer by 37 months |
Reasons to pick Sony H50 over the Fujifilm JX550
H50 | Fujifilm JX550 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More exact focusing | ||
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Fujifilm JX550 and Sony H50
Fujifilm JX550 | H50 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Lack of Touch friendly display |
Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony H50 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to travel with your camera often, you have to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm JX550 features outer measurements 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") having a weight of 547 grams (1.21 lbs).
Check out the Fujifilm JX550 and Sony H50 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose during that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm JX550 against the H50.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm JX550 and H50 is 95 and 69 respectively.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony H50 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's tough to envision the gap in sensor dimensions only by checking out a spec sheet. The pic below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm JX550 and H50.
As you can see, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Fujifilm JX550 to show more detail as a result of its extra 7MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm JX550 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

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Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony H50 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix JX550 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | FujiFilm | Sony |
Model | Fujifilm FinePix JX550 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 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 | 16MP | 9MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 3:2 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3216 | 3456 x 2592 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 3200 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 31-465mm (15.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.5-6.3 | f/2.7-4.5 |
Macro focus distance | 10cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | TFT color LCD monitor | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1400 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 4.50 m | 9.10 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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 |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video data 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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 113 grams (0.25 lb) | 547 grams (1.21 lb) |
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 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 model | NP-45A | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $200 | $80 |