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Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Sony H50

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXR front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 front
Portability
69
Imaging
32
Features
25
Overall
29

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Sony H50 Key Specs

Fujifilm Z1000EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 157g - 102 x 60 x 18mm
  • Announced January 2012
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 Z1000EXR vs Sony H50 Overview

The following is a in depth analysis of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR versus Sony H50, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR (16MP) and H50 (9MP) and the Fujifilm Z1000EXR (1/2") and H50 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm Z1000EXR was released 3 years after the H50 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the Fujifilm Z1000EXR scores against the H50 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z1000EXR over the Sony H50

 Fujifilm Z1000EXR H50 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012January 2009Newer by 37 months
Display size3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony H50 over the Fujifilm Z1000EXR

 H50 Fujifilm Z1000EXR 
Manual focus More precise focusing

Common features in the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and Sony H50

 Fujifilm Z1000EXR H50 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Sony H50 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera often, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm Z1000EXR has got outer measurements of 102mm x 60mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Sony H50 has dimensions 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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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR against the H50.

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Sony H50 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and H50 is 95 and 69 respectively.

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Sony H50 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Sony H50 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be difficult to see the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading through a spec sheet. The image below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and H50.

Clearly, both of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm Z1000EXR due to its larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm Z1000EXR will give you more detail as a result of its extra 7MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images way more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm Z1000EXR will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Sony H50 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Sony H50 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Sony H50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR Portrait photography highlights
Sony H50 Portrait photography highlights
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good megapixels (16MP)
provides face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2")
doesn't have RAW support
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manual focus
no external flash support
low MP (9MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR as a Street photography camera
Sony H50 as a Street photography camera
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2")
doesn't have RAW support
43
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
more heavy than competitors in class (547 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR Sports photography advice
Sony H50 Sports photography advice
44
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
32
excellent zoom range (31-465mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
low MP (9 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR Travel photography details
Sony H50 Travel photography details
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good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
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has built in flash
long reach (465mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors in class (547g)
low MP (9 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR Landscape photography information
Sony H50 Landscape photography information
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relatively wide (28mm)
screen larger than average (3.5")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
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manual focus
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
low MP (9MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR Vlogging advice
Sony H50 Vlogging advice
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relatively wide (28mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
missing microphone port
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image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone support
more heavy than competitors in class (547 grams)
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Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Sony H50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z1000EXR and Sony H50
 Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXRSony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
General Information
Company FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXR Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-01-05 2009-01-15
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type EXRCMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 9MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 3456 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 31-465mm (15.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/2.7-4.5
Macro focusing range 9cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3.5" 3"
Screen resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 11.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.70 m (Wide: 30 cm–3.0 m / Tele: 1.0m–2.1 m) 9.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 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 file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 157 gr (0.35 lbs) 547 gr (1.21 lbs)
Physical dimensions 102 x 60 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.7") 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 220 images -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID 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 shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at release $0 $80