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Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Sony HX50V

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXR front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V front
Portability
89
Imaging
44
Features
57
Overall
49

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Sony HX50V Key Specs

Fujifilm Z1000EXR
(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
Sony HX50V
(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
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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.

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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.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z1000EXR over the Sony HX50V

 Fujifilm Z1000EXR HX50V 
Display size3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony HX50V over the Fujifilm Z1000EXR

 HX50V Fujifilm Z1000EXR 
AnnouncedApril 2013January 2012Newer by 15 months
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Display resolution921k460kClearer display (+461k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and Sony HX50V

 Fujifilm Z1000EXR HX50V 
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Sony HX50V size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Sony HX50V sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Sony HX50V Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Sony HX50V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR Portrait photography info
Sony HX50V Portrait photography info
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decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2")
has no RAW format
50
focusing manually
good megapixels (20MP)
includes face detection autofocus
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR as a Street photography camera
Sony HX50V as a Street photography camera
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2")
has no RAW format
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (272 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm Z1000EXR
Sports photography with Sony HX50V
44
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2")
has no phase detect AF
57
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20MP)
includes tracking autofocus
good battery pack (400 per charge)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm Z1000EXR
Travel photography with Sony HX50V
65
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
71
good battery pack (400 per charge)
lighter than others (272 grams)
good megapixels (20MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5 )
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR Landscape photography information
Sony HX50V Landscape photography information
43
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen larger than average (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2")
has no RAW format
no Timelapse recording
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focusing manually
decently wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
good battery pack (400 per charge)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5 )
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm Z1000EXR
Vlogging with Sony HX50V
35
reasonably wide (28mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
no microphone support
34
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (272 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5 )
does not posses selfie friendly display
does not have external microphone support
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Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Sony HX50V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z1000EXR and Sony HX50V
 Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXRSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V
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