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Fujifilm S9900w vs Sony H50

Portability
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Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
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Fujifilm S9900w front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 front
Portability
69
Imaging
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Features
25
Overall
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Fujifilm S9900w vs Sony H50 Key Specs

Fujifilm S9900w
(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
  • Revealed 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 S9900w vs Sony H50 Overview

The following is a in-depth overview of the Fujifilm S9900w versus Sony H50, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm S9900w (16MP) and H50 (9MP) but they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S9900w was announced 6 years after the H50 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm S9900w being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony H50 being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the Fujifilm S9900w grades against the H50 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9900w over the Sony H50

 Fujifilm S9900w H50 
RevealedJanuary 2015January 2009Newer by 73 months
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sony H50 over the Fujifilm S9900w

 H50 Fujifilm S9900w 

Common features in the Fujifilm S9900w and Sony H50

 Fujifilm S9900w H50 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Fujifilm S9900w vs Sony H50 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S9900w provides physical measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") accompanied by a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) whilst the Sony H50 has measurements of 116mm x 81mm x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") having a weight of 547 grams (1.21 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm S9900w versus Sony H50 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm S9900w versus the H50.

Fujifilm S9900w vs Sony H50 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S9900w and H50 is 61 and 69 respectively.

Fujifilm S9900w vs Sony H50 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S9900w vs Sony H50 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very tough to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions merely by researching specifications. The pic underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S9900w and H50.

To sum up, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Fujifilm S9900w to render greater detail with its extra 7MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm S9900w is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm S9900w vs Sony H50 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S9900w vs Sony H50 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S9900w vs Sony H50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S9900w Portrait photography info
Sony H50 Portrait photography info
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manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has face detect focus
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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you can focus manually
can't use external flash
MP count low (9 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm S9900w
Street photography with Sony H50
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than average (670 grams)
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has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than others in class (547 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S9900w Sports photography info
Sony H50 Sports photography info
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great zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has tracking focus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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incredible zoom range (31-465mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
MP count low (9MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S9900w Travel photography highlights
Sony H50 Travel photography highlights
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decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (24mm)
long reach (1200mm)
more heavy than average (670 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
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has built in flash
long reach (465mm)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than others in class (547g)
MP count low (9MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S9900w as a Landscape photography camera
Sony H50 as a Landscape photography camera
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manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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you can focus manually
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
MP count low (9MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S9900w Vlogging features
Sony H50 Vlogging features
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reasonably wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
no microphone socket
more heavy than average (670g)
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has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of microphone port
more heavy than others in class (547g)
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Fujifilm S9900w vs Sony H50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S9900w and Sony H50
 Fujifilm S9900wSony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm S9900w Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2015-01-14 2009-01-15
Body design 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 9 megapixels
Anti alias 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
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 31-465mm (15.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/2.7-4.5
Macro focusing distance 7cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 920 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/1700s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (with Auto ISO) 9.10 m
Flash options Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 670 grams (1.48 lb) 547 grams (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 rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 300 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID 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
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $719 $80