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Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony H50

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32
Fujifilm FinePix JX550 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 front
Portability
69
Imaging
32
Features
25
Overall
29

Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony H50 Key Specs

Fujifilm JX550
(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
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
  • Launched January 2009
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX550 over the Sony H50

 Fujifilm JX550 H50 
LaunchedJanuary 2012January 2009Newer by 37 months

Reasons to pick Sony H50 over the Fujifilm JX550

 H50 Fujifilm JX550 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Fujifilm JX550 and Sony H50

 Fujifilm JX550 H50 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony H50 size comparison

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

Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony H50 top view buttons comparison

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.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony H50 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony H50 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony H50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Portrait photography information
Sony H50 Portrait photography information
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decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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has manual focus
can't use external flash
low MP (9 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Street photography advice
Sony H50 Street photography advice
56
lighter than others in class (113 grams)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
43
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than competitors in class (547 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Sports photography highlights
Sony H50 Sports photography highlights
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decent megapixels (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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great zoom range (31-465mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (2.0 fps)
low MP (9 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm JX550
Travel photography with Sony H50
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lighter than others in class (113 grams)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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has built in flash
great zoom (465mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors in class (547g)
low MP (9MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Landscape photography info
Sony H50 Landscape photography info
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pretty wide (26mm)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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has manual focus
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
low MP (9MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Vlogging advice
Sony H50 Vlogging advice
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pretty wide (26mm)
lighter than others in class (113g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone port
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image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone socket
more heavy than competitors in class (547g)
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony H50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX550 and Sony H50
 Fujifilm FinePix JX550Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
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