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Fujifilm SL1000 vs Sony H50

Portability
61
Imaging
39
Features
53
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix SL1000 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 front
Portability
69
Imaging
32
Features
25
Overall
29

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Sony H50 Key Specs

Fujifilm SL1000
(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
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
  • Introduced January 2009
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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").

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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.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL1000 over the Sony H50

 Fujifilm SL1000 H50 
IntroducedJanuary 2013January 2009Fresher by 49 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony H50 over the Fujifilm SL1000

 H50 Fujifilm SL1000 
Manual focus More exact focusing

Common features in the Fujifilm SL1000 and Sony H50

 Fujifilm SL1000 H50 
Display dimensions3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Sony H50 size comparison

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

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Sony H50 top view buttons comparison

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.

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Sony H50 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Sony H50 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Sony H50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 Portrait photography highlights
Sony H50 Portrait photography highlights
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good MP (16 megapixels)
supports RAW files
lack of manual focus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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has manual focus
can't use external flash
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 Street photography highlights
Sony H50 Street photography highlights
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tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
heavier than average (659g)
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than competition (547g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm SL1000
Sports photography with Sony H50
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amazing zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
great battery pack (350 CIPA)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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long zoom range (31-465mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (2.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 Travel photography factors
Sony H50 Travel photography factors
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great battery pack (350 CIPA)
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great zoom (1200mm)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than average (659g)
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
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has built in flash
very long reach (465mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (547 grams)
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony H50 as a Landscape photography camera
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decently wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
supports RAW files
great battery pack (350 shots)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no Time Lapse recording
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has manual focus
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 as a Vlogging camera
Sony H50 as a Vlogging camera
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decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
does not have a selfie friendly display
no mic socket
heavier than average (659g)
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has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have microphone socket
more heavy than competition (547g)
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Fujifilm SL1000 vs Sony H50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm SL1000 and Sony H50
 Fujifilm FinePix SL1000Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
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