Fujifilm Z30 vs Sony H50
96 Imaging
33 Features
13 Overall
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69 Imaging
32 Features
25 Overall
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Fujifilm Z30 vs Sony H50 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Sony H50 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix Z30 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm Z30 Gallery & Sony H50 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z30 over the Sony H50
Fujifilm Z30 | H50 |
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Reasons to pick Sony H50 over the Fujifilm Z30
H50 | Fujifilm Z30 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Fujifilm Z30 and Sony H50
Fujifilm Z30 | H50 | |||
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Announced | February 2009 | ![]() | January 2009 | Similar age |
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical 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.
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.

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 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.

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Fujifilm Z30 vs Sony H50 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix Z30 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 | |
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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 |