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Fujifilm S1 vs Sony HX50V

Portability
60
Imaging
40
Features
67
Overall
50
Fujifilm FinePix S1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V front
Portability
89
Imaging
44
Features
57
Overall
49

Fujifilm S1 vs Sony HX50V Key Specs

Fujifilm S1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 680g - 133 x 91 x 110mm
  • Launched January 2014
Sony HX50V
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5 - 6.3) lens
  • 272g - 108 x 64 x 38mm
  • Launched April 2013
  • Replaced the Sony HX30V
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Fujifilm S1 vs Sony HX50V Overview

Here, we are matching up the Fujifilm S1 versus Sony HX50V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S1 (16MP) and the HX50V (20MP) is fairly similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S1 was announced 9 months after the HX50V which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm S1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX50V being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the Fujifilm S1 grades vs the HX50V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1 over the Sony HX50V

 Fujifilm S1 HX50V 
LaunchedJanuary 2014April 2013More modern by 9 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sony HX50V over the Fujifilm S1

 HX50V Fujifilm S1 
Display resolution921k920kCrisper display (+1k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S1 and Sony HX50V

 Fujifilm S1 HX50V 
Manual focus More precise focus
Display size3"3"Same display size
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Fujifilm S1 vs Sony HX50V Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S1 comes with outer measurements of 133mm x 91mm x 110mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.3") having a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) whilst the Sony HX50V has measurements of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm S1 versus Sony HX50V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm S1 versus the HX50V.

Fujifilm S1 vs Sony HX50V size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S1 and HX50V is 60 and 89 respectively.

Fujifilm S1 vs Sony HX50V top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S1 vs Sony HX50V Sensor Comparison

Typically, its difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizes only by going over a spec sheet. The pic underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S1 and HX50V.

Clearly, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You should anticipate the Sony HX50V to offer greater detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images way more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm S1 provides an edge in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm S1 vs Sony HX50V sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S1 vs Sony HX50V Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S1 vs Sony HX50V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Portrait photography highlights
Sony HX50V Portrait photography highlights
56
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
provides face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
small sensor size (1/2.3")
50
has manual focus
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Street photography information
Sony HX50V Street photography information
58
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
weather proofing
small sensor size (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition (680g)
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (272g)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Sports photography details
Sony HX50V Sports photography details
57
excellent zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proofing
great battery pack (350 per charge)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
57
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
better than average battery (400 CIPA)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm S1
Travel photography with Sony HX50V
63
great battery pack (350 CIPA)
weather proofing
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
really wide (24mm)
very long reach (1200mm)
more heavy than competition (680 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
71
better than average battery (400 CIPA)
lighter than competitors (272 grams)
decent megapixels (20MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
no Time Lapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5 )
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Landscape photography information
Sony HX50V Landscape photography information
58
focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
supports RAW formats
weather proofing
great battery pack (350 CIPA)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
53
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
better than average battery (400 per charge)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5 )
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Vlogging details
Sony HX50V Vlogging details
57
really wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of external microphone port
more heavy than competition (680 grams)
34
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (272g)
slow max aperture (f3.5 )
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
no external mic port
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Fujifilm S1 vs Sony HX50V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S1 and Sony HX50V
 Fujifilm FinePix S1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm FinePix S1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2014-01-06 2013-04-24
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 2920
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Maximum boosted ISO - 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.5 - 6.3
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 920 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT LCD XtraFine LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 920 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 10.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 8.00 m 5.60 m
Flash settings Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 680 gr (1.50 lb) 272 gr (0.60 lb)
Physical dimensions 133 x 91 x 110mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.3") 108 x 64 x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5")
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 life 350 pictures 400 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-85 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $400 $439