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Fujifilm S9800 vs Sony H50

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42
Fujifilm S9800 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 front
Portability
69
Imaging
32
Features
25
Overall
29

Fujifilm S9800 vs Sony H50 Key Specs

Fujifilm S9800
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Announced January 2015
Sony H50
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 31-465mm (F2.7-4.5) lens
  • 547g - 116 x 81 x 86mm
  • Revealed January 2009
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Fujifilm S9800 vs Sony H50 Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Fujifilm S9800 and Sony H50, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm S9800 (16MP) and H50 (9MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S9800 was brought out 6 years later than the H50 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm S9800 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony H50 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the Fujifilm S9800 grades vs the H50 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9800 over the Sony H50

 Fujifilm S9800 H50 
RevealedJanuary 2015January 2009More recent by 73 months
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sony H50 over the Fujifilm S9800

 H50 Fujifilm S9800 
Manual focus More precise focusing

Common features in the Fujifilm S9800 and Sony H50

 Fujifilm S9800 H50 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Fujifilm S9800 vs Sony H50 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S9800 features outside measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") having a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) whilst 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).

Take a look at the Fujifilm S9800 and Sony H50 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm S9800 against the H50.

Fujifilm S9800 vs Sony H50 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S9800 and H50 is 61 and 69 respectively.

Fujifilm S9800 vs Sony H50 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S9800 vs Sony H50 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's hard to picture the contrast in sensor measurements merely by checking out technical specs. The visual underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S9800 and H50.

As you have seen, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can expect the Fujifilm S9800 to provide greater detail having its extra 7MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm S9800 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm S9800 vs Sony H50 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S9800 vs Sony H50 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S9800 vs Sony H50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S9800 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony H50 as a Portrait photography camera
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good megapixels (16 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
27
focusing manually
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (9 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S9800 Street photography highlights
Sony H50 Street photography highlights
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
heavier than competition (670 grams)
43
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than competitors (547g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S9800 Sports photography factors
Sony H50 Sports photography factors
53
long zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
features tracking focus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
32
amazing zoom range (31-465mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (2.0 fps)
sensor resolution not great (9MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S9800 Travel photography factors
Sony H50 Travel photography factors
57
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
quite wide (24mm)
long zoom (1200mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (670g)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
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flash built-in
very long zoom (465mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors (547g)
sensor resolution not great (9 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S9800 Landscape photography information
Sony H50 Landscape photography information
42
quite wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
34
focusing manually
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
sensor resolution not great (9MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm S9800
Vlogging with Sony H50
57
quite wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
lack of mic support
heavier than competition (670g)
19
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external microphone socket
more heavy than competitors (547 grams)
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Fujifilm S9800 vs Sony H50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S9800 and Sony H50
 Fujifilm S9800Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm S9800 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2015-01-14 2009-01-15
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 9 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 3456 x 2592
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 31-465mm (15.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/2.7-4.5
Macro focus range 7cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 920k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1700 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m (with Auto ISO) 9.10 m
Flash settings Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (6oi), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 640 x 480, 30 fps, 320 x 240, 8 fps
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format H.264 -
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 670g (1.48 lb) 547g (1.21 lb)
Dimensions 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") 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 life 300 photographs -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model 4 x AA NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $299 $80