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Fujifilm S9200 vs Sony H50

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Fujifilm FinePix S9200 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 front
Portability
69
Imaging
32
Features
25
Overall
29

Fujifilm S9200 vs Sony H50 Key Specs

Fujifilm S9200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Launched January 2014
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 S9200 vs Sony H50 Overview

Below, we are comparing the Fujifilm S9200 versus Sony H50, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm S9200 (16MP) and H50 (9MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S9200 was introduced 5 years later than the H50 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm S9200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony H50 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise view of how the Fujifilm S9200 grades against the H50 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9200 over the Sony H50

 Fujifilm S9200 H50 
LaunchedJanuary 2014January 2009Fresher by 61 months
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony H50 over the Fujifilm S9200

 H50 Fujifilm S9200 
Manual focus More exact focus

Common features in the Fujifilm S9200 and Sony H50

 Fujifilm S9200 H50 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Fujifilm S9200 vs Sony H50 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm S9200 provides external dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") having a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) and the Sony H50 has specifications of 116mm x 81mm x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") having a weight of 547 grams (1.21 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm S9200 and the H50.

Fujifilm S9200 vs Sony H50 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S9200 and H50 is 61 and 69 respectively.

Fujifilm S9200 vs Sony H50 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S9200 vs Sony H50 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizing simply by seeing a spec sheet. The visual below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S9200 and H50.

As you can see, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Fujifilm S9200 to show extra detail using its extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm S9200 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm S9200 vs Sony H50 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S9200 vs Sony H50 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S9200 vs Sony H50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S9200 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony H50 as a Portrait photography camera
37
decent MP (16 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
27
manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S9200 Street photography highlights
Sony H50 Street photography highlights
41
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (670g)
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
heavier than average (547 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm S9200
Sports photography with Sony H50
55
great zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (500 per charge)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
32
excellent zoom range (31-465mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S9200 as a Travel photography camera
Sony H50 as a Travel photography camera
54
better than average battery life (500 shots)
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
long reach (1200mm)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (670g)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.9)
44
built-in flash
very long zoom (465mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than average (547 grams)
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S9200 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony H50 as a Landscape photography camera
44
reasonably wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
better than average battery life (500 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
34
manual focus
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
sensor resolution low (9MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm S9200
Vlogging with Sony H50
26
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
missing external microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (670 grams)
19
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have mic socket
heavier than average (547 grams)
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Fujifilm S9200 vs Sony H50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S9200 and Sony H50
 Fujifilm FinePix S9200Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm FinePix S9200 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2014-01-06 2009-01-15
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 9MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 3456 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 31-465mm (15.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/2.7-4.5
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 201k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1700s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m 9.10 m
Flash modes Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i), 1280 x 960 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 640 x 480, 30 fps, 320 x 240, 8 fps
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format H.264 -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 670 gr (1.48 lbs) 547 gr (1.21 lbs)
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 score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 500 shots -
Style of battery AA -
Battery model 4 x AA NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $300 $80