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Fujifilm S4800 vs Sony HX50V

Portability
66
Imaging
40
Features
37
Overall
38
Fujifilm FinePix S4800 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V front
Portability
89
Imaging
45
Features
57
Overall
49

Fujifilm S4800 vs Sony HX50V 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 HX50V
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost 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
  • Older Model is Sony HX30V
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Fujifilm S4800 vs Sony HX50V Overview

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Fujifilm S4800 versus Sony HX50V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the Fujifilm S4800 (16MP) and the HX50V (20MP) is relatively well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S4800 was launched 2 months prior to the HX50V so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm S4800 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX50V being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the Fujifilm S4800 scores vs the HX50V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4800 over the Sony HX50V

 Fujifilm S4800 HX50V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX50V over the Fujifilm S4800

 HX50V Fujifilm S4800 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S4800 and Sony HX50V

 Fujifilm S4800 HX50V 
LaunchedJanuary 2013April 2013Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Fujifilm S4800 vs Sony HX50V Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm S4800 comes with external 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) while the Sony HX50V has specifications of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm S4800 versus Sony HX50V in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at the time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm S4800 versus the HX50V.

Fujifilm S4800 vs Sony HX50V size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S4800 and HX50V is 66 and 89 respectively.

Fujifilm S4800 vs Sony HX50V top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S4800 vs Sony HX50V Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizing simply by looking at technical specs. The visual here will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S4800 and HX50V.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can count on the Sony HX50V to give greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively.

Fujifilm S4800 vs Sony HX50V sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S4800 vs Sony HX50V Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S4800 vs Sony HX50V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm S4800
Portrait photography with Sony HX50V
37
decent MP (16MP)
features face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
51
you can focus manually
good resolution (20 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm S4800
Street photography with Sony HX50V
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (518 grams)
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (272g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S4800 as a Sports photography camera
Sony HX50V as a Sports photography camera
48
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
58
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
good battery power (400 per charge)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S4800 Travel photography info
Sony HX50V Travel photography info
54
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (518g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
71
good battery power (400 shots)
lighter than competition in class (272g)
good resolution (20MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5 )
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S4800 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony HX50V as a Landscape photography camera
42
reasonably wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
54
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
good battery power (400 per charge)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5 )
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm S4800
Vlogging with Sony HX50V
24
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focusing
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (518 grams)
34
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (272g)
slow max aperture (f3.5 )
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
doesn't have external microphone port
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Fujifilm S4800 vs Sony HX50V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S4800 and Sony HX50V
 Fujifilm FinePix S4800Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V
General Information
Company FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S4800 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-01-30 2013-04-24
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 2920
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest boosted ISO 6400 12800
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.5 - 6.3
Macro focusing range 2cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor XtraFine LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m) 5.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Advanced Flash
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) 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 518 gr (1.14 lb) 272 gr (0.60 lb)
Dimensions 122 x 93 x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") 108 x 64 x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5")
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 life - 400 images
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $229 $439