Fujifilm S8200 vs Sony H50
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Fujifilm S8200 vs Sony H50 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Fujifilm S8200 vs Sony H50 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix S8200 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm S8200 Gallery and Sony H50 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8200 over the Sony H50
Fujifilm S8200 | H50 | |||
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Introduced | January 2013 | ![]() | January 2009 | Newer by 49 months |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony H50 over the Fujifilm S8200
H50 | Fujifilm S8200 |
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Common features in the Fujifilm S8200 and Sony H50
Fujifilm S8200 | H50 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very exact focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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.

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Fujifilm S8200 vs Sony H50 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix S8200 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 | |
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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 |