Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Sony HX50V
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Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Sony HX50V Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
- 157g - 102 x 60 x 18mm
- Released January 2012
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F3.5 - 6.3) lens
- 272g - 108 x 64 x 38mm
- Announced April 2013
- Previous Model is Sony HX30V

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Sony HX50V Overview
The following is a in-depth overview of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR versus Sony HX50V, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR (16MP) and the HX50V (20MP) is very comparable but the Fujifilm Z1000EXR (1/2") and HX50V (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizing.

The Fujifilm Z1000EXR was manufactured 15 months before the HX50V making them a generation away from each other. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the Fujifilm Z1000EXR matches up vs the HX50V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Sony HX50V Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXR & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm Z1000EXR Gallery & Sony HX50V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z1000EXR over the Sony HX50V
Fujifilm Z1000EXR | HX50V | |||
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Display size | 3.5" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony HX50V over the Fujifilm Z1000EXR
HX50V | Fujifilm Z1000EXR | |||
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Announced | April 2013 | ![]() | January 2012 | Newer by 15 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer display (+461k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and Sony HX50V
Fujifilm Z1000EXR | HX50V | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen |
Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Sony HX50V Physical Comparison
If you are planning to travel with your camera, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm Z1000EXR has exterior dimensions of 102mm x 60mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.7") having a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Sony HX50V has specifications of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs).
Compare the Fujifilm Z1000EXR versus Sony HX50V in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at that moment. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR versus the HX50V.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and HX50V is 95 and 89 respectively.

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Sony HX50V Sensor Comparison
Usually, its hard to envision the difference in sensor dimensions purely by seeing technical specs. The pic underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and HX50V.
As you can tell, both the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm Z1000EXR due to its larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Sony HX50V will provide more detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm Z1000EXR will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

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Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Sony HX50V Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXR | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | FujiFilm | Sony |
Model | Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXR | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2012-01-05 | 2013-04-24 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | EXRCMOS | BSI-CMOS |
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 | 16 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5184 x 2920 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Max enhanced ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.9-4.9 | f/3.5 - 6.3 |
Macro focus range | 9cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.6 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3.5 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 460k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display tech | TFT color LCD monitor | XtraFine LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic (optional) |
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 | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.70 m (Wide: 30 cm–3.0 m / Tele: 1.0m–2.1 m) | 5.60 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Advanced Flash |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 157g (0.35 lb) | 272g (0.60 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 102 x 60 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.7") | 108 x 64 x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | 400 photographs |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-45A | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat), Couple, Portrait) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $0 | $439 |