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Fujifilm S9800 vs Sony HX50V

Portability
61
Imaging
41
Features
46
Overall
43
Fujifilm S9800 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V front
Portability
89
Imaging
45
Features
57
Overall
49

Fujifilm S9800 vs Sony HX50V Key Specs

Fujifilm S9800
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Released January 2015
Sony HX50V
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5 - 6.3) lens
  • 272g - 108 x 64 x 38mm
  • Revealed April 2013
  • Replaced the Sony HX30V
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Fujifilm S9800 vs Sony HX50V Overview

Here is a extensive comparison of the Fujifilm S9800 versus Sony HX50V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the Fujifilm S9800 (16MP) and the HX50V (20MP) is fairly well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S9800 was released 21 months later than the HX50V making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm S9800 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX50V being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise summary of how the Fujifilm S9800 scores vs the HX50V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9800 over the Sony HX50V

 Fujifilm S9800 HX50V 
RevealedJanuary 2015April 2013Fresher by 21 months
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sony HX50V over the Fujifilm S9800

 HX50V Fujifilm S9800 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Display resolution921k460kSharper display (+461k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S9800 and Sony HX50V

 Fujifilm S9800 HX50V 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Fujifilm S9800 vs Sony HX50V Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S9800 offers external measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") along with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) whilst the Sony HX50V has sizing of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm S9800 versus Sony HX50V in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select during that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm S9800 vs the HX50V.

Fujifilm S9800 vs Sony HX50V size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S9800 and HX50V is 61 and 89 respectively.

Fujifilm S9800 vs Sony HX50V top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S9800 vs Sony HX50V Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizing purely by checking specs. The photograph below will provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S9800 and HX50V.

All in all, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should anticipate the Sony HX50V to give you greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm S9800 should have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm S9800 vs Sony HX50V sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S9800 vs Sony HX50V Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S9800 vs Sony HX50V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S9800 Portrait photography features
Sony HX50V Portrait photography features
37
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
51
focusing manually
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
offers face detection focus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S9800 Street photography details
Sony HX50V Street photography details
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than average (670 grams)
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (272 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S9800 Sports photography info
Sony HX50V Sports photography info
53
long zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
58
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20MP)
offers tracking autofocus
good battery life (400 shots)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S9800 Travel photography info
Sony HX50V Travel photography info
57
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
really wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1200mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than average (670 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
71
good battery life (400 per charge)
lighter than competitors (272 grams)
good megapixels (20MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5 )
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S9800 Landscape photography advice
Sony HX50V Landscape photography advice
42
really wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
54
focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20MP)
good battery life (400 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5 )
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm S9800
Vlogging with Sony HX50V
57
really wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
lack of mic support
heavier than average (670 grams)
34
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (272g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5 )
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of external mic support
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Fujifilm S9800 vs Sony HX50V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S9800 and Sony HX50V
 Fujifilm S9800Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V
General Information
Company FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm S9800 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2015-01-14 2013-04-24
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 2920
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.5 - 6.3
Macro focus range 7cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - XtraFine LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 920 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1700 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m (with Auto ISO) 5.60 m
Flash settings Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (6oi), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 670 gr (1.48 lbs) 272 gr (0.60 lbs)
Dimensions 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") 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 300 pictures 400 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Retail cost $299 $439