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Fujifilm S1500 vs Sony H50

Portability
82
Imaging
33
Features
19
Overall
27
Fujifilm FinePix S1500 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 front
Portability
69
Imaging
32
Features
25
Overall
29

Fujifilm S1500 vs Sony H50 Key Specs

Fujifilm S1500
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-396mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 345g - 103 x 73 x 68mm
  • Released February 2009
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
  • Announced January 2009
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Fujifilm S1500 vs Sony H50 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Fujifilm S1500 vs Sony H50, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the Fujifilm S1500 (10MP) and the H50 (9MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm S1500 was announced 2 months after the H50 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm S1500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony H50 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the Fujifilm S1500 matches up vs the H50 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1500 over the Sony H50

 Fujifilm S1500 H50 

Reasons to pick Sony H50 over the Fujifilm S1500

 H50 Fujifilm S1500 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Fujifilm S1500 and Sony H50

 Fujifilm S1500 H50 
AnnouncedFebruary 2009January 2009Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Fujifilm S1500 vs Sony H50 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S1500 offers external measurements of 103mm x 73mm x 68mm (4.1" x 2.9" x 2.7") having a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs) whilst the Sony H50 has dimensions of 116mm x 81mm x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") having a weight of 547 grams (1.21 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm S1500 vs Sony H50 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at that moment. Here is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm S1500 vs the H50.

Fujifilm S1500 vs Sony H50 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S1500 and H50 is 82 and 69 respectively.

Fujifilm S1500 vs Sony H50 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S1500 vs Sony H50 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to envision the gap between sensor dimensions purely by looking at specs. The image below should offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S1500 and H50.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Fujifilm S1500 to give more detail with its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images more aggressively.

Fujifilm S1500 vs Sony H50 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S1500 vs Sony H50 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S1500 vs Sony H50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S1500 Portrait photography info
Sony H50 Portrait photography info
19
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
27
has manual focus
external flash not possible
low MP (9MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm S1500
Street photography with Sony H50
51
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (547g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S1500 Sports photography factors
Sony H50 Sports photography factors
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
32
excellent zoom range (31-465mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
low MP (9 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S1500 as a Travel photography camera
Sony H50 as a Travel photography camera
50
built-in flash
very long zoom (396mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (10MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
44
flash built-in
very long reach (465mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (547 grams)
low MP (9MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S1500 Landscape photography info
Sony H50 Landscape photography info
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
34
has manual focus
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
low MP (9MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S1500 Vlogging info
Sony H50 Vlogging info
23
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not good (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of mic jack
19
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (547 grams)
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Fujifilm S1500 vs Sony H50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S1500 and Sony H50
 Fujifilm FinePix S1500Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S1500 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-02-17 2009-01-15
Body design SLR-like (bridge) 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 10 megapixels 9 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 3456 x 2592
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 33-396mm (12.0x) 31-465mm (15.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/2.7-4.5
Macro focusing range 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 8.70 m (Auto ISO) 9.10 m
Flash options 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
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480, 30 fps, 320 x 240, 8 fps
Max video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Microphone 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 345 gr (0.76 lbs) 547 gr (1.21 lbs)
Physical dimensions 103 x 73 x 68mm (4.1" x 2.9" x 2.7") 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 4 x AA NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media - Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $200 $80