Fujifilm S9800 vs Sony HX50V
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Fujifilm S9800 vs Sony HX50V Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Google AI Gemini Could Enhance iPhone Experience, Talks SuggestThe 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.
Fujifilm S9800 vs Sony HX50V Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm S9800 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm S9800 Gallery and Sony HX50V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9800 over the Sony HX50V
Fujifilm S9800 | HX50V | |||
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Revealed | January 2015 | April 2013 | Fresher by 21 months | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony HX50V over the Fujifilm S9800
HX50V | Fujifilm S9800 | |||
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Manual focus | More precise focusing | |||
Display resolution | 921k | 460k | Sharper display (+461k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm S9800 and Sony HX50V
Fujifilm S9800 | HX50V | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 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.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.
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 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.
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Fujifilm S9800 vs Sony HX50V Specifications
Fujifilm S9800 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V | |
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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 |