Fujifilm SL1000 vs Sony H50
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Fujifilm SL1000 vs Sony H50 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 64 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
- 659g - 123 x 89 x 123mm
- Released 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 SL1000 vs Sony H50 Overview
Here is a extensive comparison of the Fujifilm SL1000 vs Sony H50, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm SL1000 (16MP) and H50 (9MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The Fujifilm SL1000 was launched 4 years later than the H50 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm SL1000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony H50 being a Compact camera.
Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the Fujifilm SL1000 grades against the H50 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Sony H50 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix SL1000 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm SL1000 Gallery and Sony H50 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL1000 over the Sony H50
Fujifilm SL1000 | H50 | |||
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Introduced | January 2013 | ![]() | January 2009 | Fresher by 49 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+690k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony H50 over the Fujifilm SL1000
H50 | Fujifilm SL1000 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More exact focusing |
Common features in the Fujifilm SL1000 and Sony H50
Fujifilm SL1000 | H50 | |||
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Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Absent Touch friendly display |
Fujifilm SL1000 vs Sony H50 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm SL1000 has external measurements of 123mm x 89mm x 123mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 4.8") along with a weight of 659 grams (1.45 lbs) while the Sony H50 has sizing of 116mm x 81mm x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") with a weight of 547 grams (1.21 lbs).
Take a look at the Fujifilm SL1000 vs Sony H50 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm SL1000 against the H50.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm SL1000 and H50 is 61 and 69 respectively.

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Sony H50 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading a spec sheet. The visual below will give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm SL1000 and H50.
As you can see, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should anticipate the Fujifilm SL1000 to offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 7MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm SL1000 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

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Fujifilm SL1000 vs Sony H50 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix SL1000 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | FujiFilm | Sony |
Model type | Fujifilm FinePix SL1000 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2013-01-07 | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 9 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 3:2 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3456 x 2592 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-1200mm (50.0x) | 31-465mm (15.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.9-6.5 | f/2.7-4.5 |
Macro focusing range | 0cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 920k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display tech | TFT color LCD monitor | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 920k dots | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1700 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0fps | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 9.10 m |
Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 320 x 120 (480 fps), 640 x 480 (120, 30fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) | 640 x 480, 30 fps, 320 x 240, 8 fps |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | - |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 659 gr (1.45 lbs) | 547 gr (1.21 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 123 x 89 x 123mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 4.8") | 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 | 350 images | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | - | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at launch | $600 | $80 |