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Fujifilm S4800 vs Sony H50

Portability
66
Imaging
40
Features
37
Overall
38
Fujifilm FinePix S4800 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 front
Portability
69
Imaging
32
Features
25
Overall
29

Fujifilm S4800 vs Sony H50 Key Specs

Fujifilm S4800
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 518g - 122 x 93 x 100mm
  • Launched January 2013
Sony H50
(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
  • Revealed January 2009
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Fujifilm S4800 vs Sony H50 Overview

Following is a detailed comparison of the Fujifilm S4800 and Sony H50, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm S4800 (16MP) and H50 (9MP) but they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S4800 was revealed 4 years after the H50 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm S4800 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony H50 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the Fujifilm S4800 matches up vs the H50 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4800 over the Sony H50

 Fujifilm S4800 H50 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2009More modern by 50 months

Reasons to pick Sony H50 over the Fujifilm S4800

 H50 Fujifilm S4800 
Manual focus Dial exact focus

Common features in the Fujifilm S4800 and Sony H50

 Fujifilm S4800 H50 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm S4800 vs Sony H50 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm S4800 has exterior dimensions of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") along with a weight of 518 grams (1.14 lbs) and 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).

Analyze the Fujifilm S4800 and Sony H50 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm S4800 vs the H50.

Fujifilm S4800 vs Sony H50 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S4800 and H50 is 66 and 69 respectively.

Fujifilm S4800 vs Sony H50 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S4800 vs Sony H50 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizes just by checking out a spec sheet. The picture here may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S4800 and H50.

As you can see, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can expect the Fujifilm S4800 to show greater detail because of its extra 7MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm S4800 provides an edge in sensor technology.

Fujifilm S4800 vs Sony H50 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S4800 vs Sony H50 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S4800 vs Sony H50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm S4800
Portrait photography with Sony H50
37
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
27
has manual focus
can't use external flash
low resolution (9MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S4800 as a Street photography camera
Sony H50 as a Street photography camera
43
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
heavier than average in class (518g)
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than competitors (547 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S4800 Sports photography advice
Sony H50 Sports photography advice
48
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
32
long zoom range (31-465mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (2.0 frames per second)
low resolution (9 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S4800 Travel photography factors
Sony H50 Travel photography factors
54
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than average in class (518 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
44
has built in flash
very long reach (465mm)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors (547 grams)
low resolution (9 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm S4800
Landscape photography with Sony H50
42
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
34
has manual focus
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
low resolution (9MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S4800 Vlogging highlights
Sony H50 Vlogging highlights
24
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection autofocus
slow max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic support
heavier than average in class (518g)
19
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
missing microphone port
more heavy than competitors (547g)
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Fujifilm S4800 vs Sony H50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S4800 and Sony H50
 Fujifilm FinePix S4800Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S4800 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-01-30 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 16MP 9MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 3456 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 31-465mm (15.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.7-4.5
Macro focusing range 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m) 9.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
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 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480, 30 fps, 320 x 240, 8 fps
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 518 grams (1.14 lbs) 547 grams (1.21 lbs)
Dimensions 122 x 93 x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") 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 SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $229 $80