Fujifilm JZ100 vs Sony H50
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Fujifilm JZ100 vs Sony H50 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-200mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
- 129g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
- Introduced January 2012
(Full Review)
- 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- 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 JZ100 vs Sony H50 Overview
Lets take a closer look at the Fujifilm JZ100 and Sony H50, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands FujiFilm and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm JZ100 (14MP) and H50 (9MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

The Fujifilm JZ100 was launched 3 years later than the H50 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the Fujifilm JZ100 matches up vs the H50 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Sony H50 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix JZ100 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm JZ100 Gallery & Sony H50 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm JZ100 over the Sony H50
Fujifilm JZ100 | H50 | |||
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Launched | January 2012 | ![]() | January 2009 | More recent by 37 months |
Reasons to pick Sony H50 over the Fujifilm JZ100
H50 | Fujifilm JZ100 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing | ||
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Fujifilm JZ100 and Sony H50
Fujifilm JZ100 | H50 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | No Touch screen |
Fujifilm JZ100 vs Sony H50 Physical Comparison
If you are going to lug around your camera, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm JZ100 features external dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Sony H50 has proportions of 116mm x 81mm x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 547 grams (1.21 lbs).
Contrast the Fujifilm JZ100 and Sony H50 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm JZ100 compared to the H50.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm JZ100 and H50 is 95 and 69 respectively.

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Sony H50 Sensor Comparison
Usually, its tough to visualize the difference in sensor measurements merely by going through technical specs. The photograph below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm JZ100 and H50.
As you can tell, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can count on the Fujifilm JZ100 to provide more detail utilizing its extra 5MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm JZ100 provides an advantage in sensor innovation.

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Fujifilm JZ100 vs Sony H50 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix JZ100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | FujiFilm | Sony |
Model | Fujifilm FinePix JZ100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2012-01-05 | 2009-01-15 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 9MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 3:2 |
Peak resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 3456 x 2592 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 3200 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-200mm (8.0x) | 31-465mm (15.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.9-5.9 | f/2.7-4.5 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | TFT color LCD monitor | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 2.60 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 | ||
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 |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | - |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 129g (0.28 pounds) | 547g (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 Overall 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 shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $190 | $80 |