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Fujifilm XP30 vs Sony H50

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Fujifilm FinePix XP30 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 front
Portability
69
Imaging
32
Features
25
Overall
29

Fujifilm XP30 vs Sony H50 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP30
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 165g - 99 x 68 x 24mm
  • Announced August 2011
  • Replaced the FujiFilm XP10
  • Successor is Fujifilm XP50
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
  • Announced January 2009
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Fujifilm XP30 vs Sony H50 Overview

On this page, we are looking at the Fujifilm XP30 vs Sony H50, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm XP30 (14MP) and H50 (9MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP30 was launched 2 years later than the H50 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the Fujifilm XP30 matches up vs the H50 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP30 over the Sony H50

 Fujifilm XP30 H50 
AnnouncedAugust 2011January 2009More recent by 32 months

Reasons to pick Sony H50 over the Fujifilm XP30

 H50 Fujifilm XP30 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Fujifilm XP30 and Sony H50

 Fujifilm XP30 H50 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Fujifilm XP30 vs Sony H50 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm XP30 features external measurements of 99mm x 68mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9") along with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Sony H50 has measurements of 116mm x 81mm x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") and a weight of 547 grams (1.21 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm XP30 versus the H50.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Sony H50 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XP30 and H50 is 94 and 69 respectively.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Sony H50 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP30 vs Sony H50 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's difficult to picture the difference in sensor measurements simply by looking through technical specs. The graphic underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm XP30 and H50.

As you can tell, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can anticipate the Fujifilm XP30 to provide you with greater detail utilizing its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm XP30 provides an advantage in sensor technology.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Sony H50 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP30 vs Sony H50 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP30 vs Sony H50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Portrait photography highlights
Sony H50 Portrait photography highlights
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good MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
27
manual focus
can't use external flash
MP count low (9 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Street photography information
Sony H50 Street photography information
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
43
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than competitors in class (547 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Sports photography details
Sony H50 Sports photography details
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
provides tracking focus
weather sealing
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (200 shots)
lacks phase detect auto focus
32
excellent zoom range (31-465mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (2.0 fps)
MP count low (9MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 as a Travel photography camera
Sony H50 as a Travel photography camera
65
weather sealing
good MP (14MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
not so great battery power (200 per charge)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
44
flash built-in
great reach (465mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors in class (547g)
MP count low (9 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony H50 as a Landscape photography camera
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relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
weather sealing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
not so great battery power (200 shots)
does not have Time Lapse recording
34
manual focus
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
MP count low (9 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Vlogging info
Sony H50 Vlogging info
29
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic socket
19
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have microphone port
more heavy than competitors in class (547g)
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Fujifilm XP30 vs Sony H50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP30 and Sony H50
 Fujifilm FinePix XP30Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix XP30 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-08-16 2009-01-15
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD 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 14MP 9MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 3456 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 31-465mm (15.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/2.7-4.5
Macro focusing range 9cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.10 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
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480, 30 fps, 320 x 240, 8 fps
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 165 gr (0.36 lb) 547 gr (1.21 lb)
Physical dimensions 99 x 68 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9") 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 200 shots -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-45A NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD / SDHC, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $240 $80