Fujifilm S8300 vs Sony H50
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Fujifilm S8300 vs Sony H50 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Fujifilm S8300 vs Sony H50 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix S8300 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm S8300 Gallery and Sony H50 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8300 over the Sony H50
Fujifilm S8300 | H50 | |||
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Introduced | January 2013 | ![]() | January 2009 | Newer by 49 months |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony H50 over the Fujifilm S8300
H50 | Fujifilm S8300 |
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Common features in the Fujifilm S8300 and Sony H50
Fujifilm S8300 | H50 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very exact focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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.

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Fujifilm S8300 vs Sony H50 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix S8300 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 | |
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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 |