Fujifilm X-S1 vs Sony H50
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Fujifilm X-S1 vs Sony H50 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-624mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 920g - 135 x 107 x 149mm
- Announced November 2011
(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
- Revealed January 2009
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On this page, we are matching up the Fujifilm X-S1 vs Sony H50, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-S1 (12MP) and H50 (9MP) and the Fujifilm X-S1 (2/3") and H50 (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizes.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe Fujifilm X-S1 was launched 2 years later than the H50 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm X-S1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony H50 being a Compact camera.
Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick overview of how the Fujifilm X-S1 matches up against the H50 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Photography Glossary Fujifilm X-S1 vs Sony H50 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm X-S1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm X-S1 Gallery and Sony H50 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-S1 over the Sony H50
| Fujifilm X-S1 | H50 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | November 2011 |  | January 2009 | More recent by 35 months |
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony H50 over the Fujifilm X-S1
| H50 | Fujifilm X-S1 |
|---|
Common features in the Fujifilm X-S1 and Sony H50
| Fujifilm X-S1 | H50 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | More precise focusing | ||
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal display dimensions |
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | No Touch display |
Fujifilm X-S1 vs Sony H50 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to lug around your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-S1 comes with outer dimensions of 135mm x 107mm x 149mm (5.3" x 4.2" x 5.9") having a weight of 920 grams (2.03 lbs) while the Sony H50 has dimensions of 116mm x 81mm x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 547 grams (1.21 lbs).
Analyze the Fujifilm X-S1 vs Sony H50 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm X-S1 vs the H50.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-S1 and H50 is 52 and 69 respectively.
Fujifilm X-S1 vs Sony H50 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is difficult to imagine the gap in sensor measurements just by going through specifications. The photograph here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-S1 and H50.
Plainly, both cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-S1 due to its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm X-S1 will produce more detail utilizing its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm X-S1 should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.
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Fujifilm X-S1 vs Sony H50 Specifications
| Fujifilm X-S1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | FujiFilm | Sony |
| Model | Fujifilm X-S1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Announced | 2011-11-24 | 2009-01-15 |
| Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | EXR | - |
| Sensor type | EXRCMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | 2/3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 8.8 x 6.6mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 58.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 9 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 3:2 |
| Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3456 x 2592 |
| Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Maximum boosted ISO | 12800 | - |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Number of focus points | 49 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 24-624mm (26.0x) | 31-465mm (15.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/2.8-5.6 | f/2.7-4.5 |
| Macro focus distance | 1cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 4.1 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3" | 3" |
| Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Screen tech | TFT color LCD monitor | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | 10.0fps | 2.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 8.00 m | 9.10 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 640 x 480, 30 fps, 320 x 240, 8 fps |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
| Video file 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 | 920 gr (2.03 lbs) | 547 gr (1.21 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 135 x 107 x 149mm (5.3" x 4.2" x 5.9") | 116 x 81 x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | 49 | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | 20.4 | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | 11.2 | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | 216 | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery model | NP-95 | NP-BG1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Cost at launch | $399 | $80 |
