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Fujifilm XP50 vs Sony H50

Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
32
Overall
35
Fujifilm FinePix XP50 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 front
Portability
69
Imaging
32
Features
25
Overall
29

Fujifilm XP50 vs Sony H50 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP50
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 175g - 99 x 68 x 26mm
  • Revealed January 2012
  • Superseded the Fujifilm XP30
  • New Model is Fujifilm XP60
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 XP50 vs Sony H50 Overview

Here is a in-depth comparison of the Fujifilm XP50 versus Sony H50, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands FujiFilm and Sony. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm XP50 (14MP) and H50 (9MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP50 was announced 3 years later than the H50 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summation of how the Fujifilm XP50 grades against the H50 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP50 over the Sony H50

 Fujifilm XP50 H50 
LaunchedJanuary 2012January 2009Fresher by 37 months

Reasons to pick Sony H50 over the Fujifilm XP50

 H50 Fujifilm XP50 
Manually focus More precise focus
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Fujifilm XP50 and Sony H50

 Fujifilm XP50 H50 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Fujifilm XP50 vs Sony H50 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm XP50 features exterior dimensions of 99mm x 68mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Sony H50 has dimensions of 116mm x 81mm x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") having a weight of 547 grams (1.21 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm XP50 versus Sony H50 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm XP50 vs the H50.

Fujifilm XP50 vs Sony H50 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XP50 and H50 is 93 and 69 respectively.

Fujifilm XP50 vs Sony H50 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP50 vs Sony H50 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizing simply by going over specifications. The visual below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm XP50 and H50.

Plainly, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Fujifilm XP50 to offer greater detail with its extra 5MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm XP50 is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.

Fujifilm XP50 vs Sony H50 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP50 vs Sony H50 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP50 vs Sony H50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm XP50
Portrait photography with Sony H50
29
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
27
you can focus manually
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (9 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Street photography highlights
Sony H50 Street photography highlights
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than competition in class (547 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Sports photography features
Sony H50 Sports photography features
41
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
weather proofing
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery power (220 CIPA)
lacks phase detect autofocus
32
excellent zoom range (31-465mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
low resolution sensor (9MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 as a Travel photography camera
Sony H50 as a Travel photography camera
64
weather proofing
decent megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
bad battery power (220 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
44
flash built-in
long zoom (465mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (547 grams)
low resolution sensor (9 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Landscape photography information
Sony H50 Landscape photography information
39
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
weather proofing
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
bad battery power (220 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse function
34
you can focus manually
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
low resolution sensor (9MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Vlogging information
Sony H50 Vlogging information
32
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone support
19
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have mic port
heavier than competition in class (547g)
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Fujifilm XP50 vs Sony H50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP50 and Sony H50
 Fujifilm FinePix XP50Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
General Information
Company FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm FinePix XP50 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-01-05 2009-01-15
Body design Compact 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 9 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3072 3456 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 31-465mm (15.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/2.7-4.5
Macro focus range 9cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 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
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480, 30 fps, 320 x 240, 8 fps
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 175 grams (0.39 lbs) 547 grams (1.21 lbs)
Physical dimensions 99 x 68 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") 116 x 81 x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 220 photographs -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-45A NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat), Couple, Portrait) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/ SDHC/ SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $180 $80