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Fujifilm S9400W vs Sony H50

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix S9400W front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 front
Portability
69
Imaging
32
Features
25
Overall
29

Fujifilm S9400W vs Sony H50 Key Specs

Fujifilm S9400W
(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 Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 31-465mm (F2.7-4.5) lens
  • 547g - 116 x 81 x 86mm
  • Announced January 2009
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Fujifilm S9400W vs Sony H50 Overview

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Fujifilm S9400W versus Sony H50, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm S9400W (16MP) and H50 (9MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S9400W was introduced 5 years later than the H50 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm S9400W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony H50 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief summary of how the Fujifilm S9400W grades vs the H50 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9400W over the Sony H50

 Fujifilm S9400W H50 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014January 2009More recent by 61 months
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony H50 over the Fujifilm S9400W

 H50 Fujifilm S9400W 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus

Common features in the Fujifilm S9400W and Sony H50

 Fujifilm S9400W H50 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Fujifilm S9400W vs Sony H50 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera often, you should factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm S9400W comes with exterior measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") along with 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") accompanied by a weight of 547 grams (1.21 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm S9400W versus Sony H50 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm S9400W and the H50.

Fujifilm S9400W vs Sony H50 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S9400W and H50 is 61 and 69 respectively.

Fujifilm S9400W vs Sony H50 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S9400W vs Sony H50 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its difficult to envision the difference between sensor measurements purely by looking at technical specs. The visual here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S9400W and H50.

As you have seen, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Fujifilm S9400W to give more detail using its extra 7MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm S9400W is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm S9400W vs Sony H50 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S9400W vs Sony H50 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S9400W vs Sony H50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S9400W Portrait photography highlights
Sony H50 Portrait photography highlights
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good MP (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
27
manual focus
no external flash support
low megapixels (9MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S9400W as a Street photography camera
Sony H50 as a Street photography camera
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has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than competition in class (670g)
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
heavier than average in class (547 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm S9400W
Sports photography with Sony H50
55
great zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
better than average battery power (500 per charge)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
32
incredible zoom range (31-465mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (2.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S9400W as a Travel photography camera
Sony H50 as a Travel photography camera
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better than average battery power (500 CIPA)
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
long zoom (1200mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (670 grams)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
44
has built in flash
great reach (465mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than average in class (547 grams)
low megapixels (9MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S9400W Landscape photography factors
Sony H50 Landscape photography factors
44
decently wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
better than average battery power (500 CIPA)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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manual focus
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm S9400W
Vlogging with Sony H50
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decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
does not have mic socket
heavier than competition in class (670g)
19
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have mic port
heavier than average in class (547 grams)
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Fujifilm S9400W vs Sony H50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S9400W and Sony H50
 Fujifilm FinePix S9400WSony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S9400W Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2014-01-06 2009-01-15
Body design 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 16 megapixels 9 megapixels
Anti alias 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
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 31-465mm (15.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/2.7-4.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 201 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1700 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 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 metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 data format H.264 -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 670g (1.48 pounds) 547g (1.21 pounds)
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 life 500 photos -
Style of battery AA -
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, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $330 $80