Fujifilm S8400W vs Sony H50
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Fujifilm S8400W 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
- 24-1056mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
- 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
- Introduced March 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
- Launched January 2009

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").

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.

Fujifilm S8400W vs Sony H50 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix S8400W & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm S8400W Gallery & Sony H50 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8400W over the Sony H50
Fujifilm S8400W | H50 | |||
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Launched | March 2013 | ![]() | January 2009 | Newer by 51 months |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony H50 over the Fujifilm S8400W
H50 | Fujifilm S8400W |
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Common features in the Fujifilm S8400W and Sony H50
Fujifilm S8400W | H50 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More exact focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm S8400W vs Sony H50 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix S8400W | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 | |
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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 |