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Fujifilm S8400W vs Sony H50

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Fujifilm FinePix S8400W front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 front
Portability
69
Imaging
32
Features
25
Overall
29

Fujifilm S8400W vs Sony H50 Key Specs

Fujifilm S8400W
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1056mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Introduced March 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
  • Launched January 2009
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Fujifilm S8400W vs Sony H50 Overview

On this page, we are evaluating the Fujifilm S8400W and Sony H50, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm S8400W (16MP) and H50 (9MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8400W was introduced 4 years after the H50 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm S8400W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony H50 being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick view of how the Fujifilm S8400W matches up vs the H50 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8400W over the Sony H50

 Fujifilm S8400W H50 
LaunchedMarch 2013January 2009Newer by 51 months
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony H50 over the Fujifilm S8400W

 H50 Fujifilm S8400W 

Common features in the Fujifilm S8400W and Sony H50

 Fujifilm S8400W H50 
Focus manually More exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Fujifilm S8400W vs Sony H50 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S8400W has outer dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") accompanied by 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).

Contrast the Fujifilm S8400W and Sony H50 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm S8400W vs the H50.

Fujifilm S8400W vs Sony H50 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S8400W and H50 is 61 and 69 respectively.

Fujifilm S8400W vs Sony H50 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8400W vs Sony H50 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to see the gap in sensor dimensions simply by seeing specifications. The pic below will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S8400W and H50.

Plainly, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Fujifilm S8400W to produce greater detail using its extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm S8400W is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm S8400W vs Sony H50 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8400W vs Sony H50 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8400W vs Sony H50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W as a Portrait photography camera
Sony H50 as a Portrait photography camera
40
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
27
manual focus
cannot use external flash
low MP (9 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W Street photography advice
Sony H50 Street photography advice
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than competition in class (670g)
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
more heavy than others (547 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W Sports photography highlights
Sony H50 Sports photography highlights
53
long zoom range (24-1056mm 44.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
32
long zoom range (31-465mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
low MP (9 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W as a Travel photography camera
Sony H50 as a Travel photography camera
52
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
great reach (1056mm)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (670g)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
44
built-in flash
long reach (465mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than others (547 grams)
low MP (9MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W as a Landscape photography camera
Sony H50 as a Landscape photography camera
47
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Time Lapse function
34
manual focus
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
low MP (9 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm S8400W
Vlogging with Sony H50
24
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
display is not selfie friendly
no external mic port
heavier than competition in class (670g)
19
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have microphone support
more heavy than others (547g)
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Fujifilm S8400W vs Sony H50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8400W and Sony H50
 Fujifilm FinePix S8400WSony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S8400W Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-03-22 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 measurements 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
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 3456 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1056mm (44.0x) 31-465mm (15.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/2.7-4.5
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 201k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1700s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 10.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 9.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format H.264 -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 670 gr (1.48 lb) 547 gr (1.21 lb)
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 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 300 photos -
Form of battery AA -
Battery ID 4 x AA NP-BG1
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at launch $300 $80