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Fujifilm S8300 vs Sony H50

Portability
61
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41
Fujifilm FinePix S8300 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 front
Portability
69
Imaging
32
Features
25
Overall
29

Fujifilm S8300 vs Sony H50 Key Specs

Fujifilm S8300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/7000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1008mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Launched January 2013
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
  • Introduced January 2009
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm S8300 vs Sony H50 Overview

The following is a extended overview of the Fujifilm S8300 versus Sony H50, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm S8300 (16MP) and H50 (9MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8300 was introduced 4 years after the H50 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm S8300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony H50 being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the Fujifilm S8300 grades against the H50 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8300 over the Sony H50

 Fujifilm S8300 H50 
IntroducedJanuary 2013January 2009Newer by 49 months
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony H50 over the Fujifilm S8300

 H50 Fujifilm S8300 

Common features in the Fujifilm S8300 and Sony H50

 Fujifilm S8300 H50 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Fujifilm S8300 vs Sony H50 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S8300 provides outer measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") having a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) while 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).

Check out the Fujifilm S8300 versus Sony H50 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at the time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm S8300 compared to the H50.

Fujifilm S8300 vs Sony H50 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S8300 and H50 is 61 and 69 respectively.

Fujifilm S8300 vs Sony H50 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8300 vs Sony H50 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to envision the difference in sensor dimensions merely by looking through specifications. The picture below will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S8300 and H50.

Plainly, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Fujifilm S8300 to result in greater detail using its extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm S8300 will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm S8300 vs Sony H50 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8300 vs Sony H50 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8300 vs Sony H50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 Portrait photography info
Sony H50 Portrait photography info
39
manual focus
decent MP (16MP)
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
27
you can focus manually
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (9MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 Street photography information
Sony H50 Street photography information
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
more heavy than competition (670g)
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
more heavy than average in class (547 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm S8300
Sports photography with Sony H50
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excellent zoom range (24-1008mm 42.0 x zoom)
high shutter speed (1/7,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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incredible zoom range (31-465mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 Travel photography features
Sony H50 Travel photography features
52
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1008mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (670g)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
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built-in flash
long reach (465mm)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than average in class (547 grams)
sensor resolution low (9MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 Landscape photography highlights
Sony H50 Landscape photography highlights
46
manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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you can focus manually
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
sensor resolution low (9MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 Vlogging factors
Sony H50 Vlogging factors
24
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external microphone support
more heavy than competition (670g)
19
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
missing microphone jack
more heavy than average in class (547g)
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Fujifilm S8300 vs Sony H50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8300 and Sony H50
 Fujifilm FinePix S8300Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S8300 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-01-07 2009-01-15
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
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 9MP
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 pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1008mm (42.0x) 31-465mm (15.0x)
Max aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/2.7-4.5
Macro focusing distance 0cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 200 thousand dot -
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/7000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 9.10 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 670 gr (1.48 pounds) 547 gr (1.21 pounds)
Physical 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
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $200 $80