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Fujifilm Z30 vs Sony H50

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix Z30 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 front
Portability
69
Imaging
32
Features
25
Overall
29

Fujifilm Z30 vs Sony H50 Key Specs

Fujifilm Z30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
  • 110g - 91 x 59 x 21mm
  • Launched February 2009
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 Z30 vs Sony H50 Overview

Below is a complete assessment of the Fujifilm Z30 vs Sony H50, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the Fujifilm Z30 (10MP) and the H50 (9MP) is very similar and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z30 was introduced 2 months later than the H50 and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the Fujifilm Z30 grades against the H50 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z30 over the Sony H50

 Fujifilm Z30 H50 

Reasons to pick Sony H50 over the Fujifilm Z30

 H50 Fujifilm Z30 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Fujifilm Z30 and Sony H50

 Fujifilm Z30 H50 
AnnouncedFebruary 2009January 2009Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Fujifilm Z30 vs Sony H50 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to lug around your camera, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm Z30 features outside measurements of 91mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs) whilst the Sony H50 has proportions of 116mm x 81mm x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") with a weight of 547 grams (1.21 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm Z30 vs Sony H50 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm Z30 compared to the H50.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Sony H50 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm Z30 and H50 is 96 and 69 respectively.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Sony H50 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z30 vs Sony H50 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to picture the contrast between sensor measurements only by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm Z30 and H50.

As you can see, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Fujifilm Z30 to deliver extra detail using its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images way more aggressively.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Sony H50 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z30 vs Sony H50 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z30 vs Sony H50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Portrait photography features
Sony H50 Portrait photography features
19
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
27
has manual focus
external flash not possible
low MP (9MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Street photography highlights
Sony H50 Street photography highlights
55
lighter than competition (110 grams)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
heavier than others in class (547 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Sports photography details
Sony H50 Sports photography details
16
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
32
amazing zoom range (31-465mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (2.0 frames/s)
low MP (9 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Travel photography advice
Sony H50 Travel photography advice
56
lighter than competition (110 grams)
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
44
has built in flash
very long zoom (465mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than others in class (547g)
low MP (9 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Landscape photography info
Sony H50 Landscape photography info
22
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
34
has manual focus
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
low MP (9MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Vlogging details
Sony H50 Vlogging details
25
lighter than competition (110 grams)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
missing mic support
19
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
no external mic support
heavier than others in class (547g)
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Fujifilm Z30 vs Sony H50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z30 and Sony H50
 Fujifilm FinePix Z30Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm FinePix Z30 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-02-17 2009-01-15
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 9 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 3456 x 2592
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 31-465mm (15.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/2.7-4.5
Macro focus distance 8cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Min shutter speed 3s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/1000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.10 m 9.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480, 30 fps, 320 x 240, 8 fps
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 110 gr (0.24 lb) 547 gr (1.21 lb)
Physical dimensions 91 x 59 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") 116 x 81 x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4")
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 model NP-45 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail price $150 $80