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Fujifilm S8200 vs Sony H50

Portability
61
Imaging
39
Features
42
Overall
40
Fujifilm FinePix S8200 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 front
Portability
69
Imaging
32
Features
25
Overall
29

Fujifilm S8200 vs Sony H50 Key Specs

Fujifilm S8200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-960mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Introduced 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
  • Introduced January 2009
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Fujifilm S8200 vs Sony H50 Overview

Below, we will be evaluating the Fujifilm S8200 versus Sony H50, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm S8200 (16MP) and H50 (9MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8200 was released 4 years after the H50 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm S8200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony H50 being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the Fujifilm S8200 grades vs the H50 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8200 over the Sony H50

 Fujifilm S8200 H50 
IntroducedJanuary 2013January 2009Newer by 49 months
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony H50 over the Fujifilm S8200

 H50 Fujifilm S8200 

Common features in the Fujifilm S8200 and Sony H50

 Fujifilm S8200 H50 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm S8200 vs Sony H50 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S8200 features exterior dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") and a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) whilst the Sony H50 has sizing of 116mm x 81mm x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") having a weight of 547 grams (1.21 lbs).

See the Fujifilm S8200 versus Sony H50 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm S8200 compared to the H50.

Fujifilm S8200 vs Sony H50 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S8200 and H50 is 61 and 69 respectively.

Fujifilm S8200 vs Sony H50 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8200 vs Sony H50 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very difficult to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions purely by looking at a spec sheet. The picture here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S8200 and H50.

As you can see, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should count on the Fujifilm S8200 to give you extra detail as a result of its extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm S8200 provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm S8200 vs Sony H50 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8200 vs Sony H50 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8200 vs Sony H50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8200 Portrait photography factors
Sony H50 Portrait photography factors
39
you can focus manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
27
has manual focus
can't use external flash
resolution not great (9MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8200 Street photography information
Sony H50 Street photography information
41
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than competition (670 grams)
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than others (547g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8200 as a Sports photography camera
Sony H50 as a Sports photography camera
49
incredible zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
32
incredible zoom range (31-465mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (2.0 frames/s)
resolution not great (9MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8200 as a Travel photography camera
Sony H50 as a Travel photography camera
52
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
long zoom (960mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (670 grams)
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
44
has built in flash
great reach (465mm)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than others (547 grams)
resolution not great (9MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8200 Landscape photography info
Sony H50 Landscape photography info
46
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
34
has manual focus
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
resolution not great (9MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8200 as a Vlogging camera
Sony H50 as a Vlogging camera
24
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
does not posses selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic socket
heavier than competition (670g)
19
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
no external mic support
heavier than others (547g)
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Fujifilm S8200 vs Sony H50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8200 and Sony H50
 Fujifilm FinePix S8200Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S8200 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-01-07 2009-01-15
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 16 megapixels 9 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 3456 x 2592
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-960mm (40.0x) 31-465mm (15.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/2.7-4.5
Macro focusing distance 0cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 200 thousand dots -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1700s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 9.10 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 320 x 120 (480 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) 640 x 480, 30 fps, 320 x 240, 8 fps
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 670g (1.48 pounds) 547g (1.21 pounds)
Dimensions 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") 116 x 81 x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at release $450 $80