Fujifilm X-S1 vs Sony HX50V

Here, we are looking at the Fujifilm X-S1 and Sony HX50V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-S1 (12MP) and HX50V (20MP) and the Fujifilm X-S1 (2/3") and HX50V (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X-S1 was manufactured 17 months before the HX50V making them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm X-S1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX50V being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the Fujifilm X-S1 matches up vs the HX50V when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm X-S1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm X-S1 Gallery and Sony HX50V Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-S1 comes with outside measurements of 135mm x 107mm x 149mm (5.3" x 4.2" x 5.9") with a weight of 920 grams (2.03 lbs) while the Sony HX50V has sizing of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm X-S1 and Sony HX50V in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm X-S1 compared to the HX50V.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-S1 and HX50V is 52 and 89 respectively.

Quite often, it can be difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizing only by going over specs. The photograph here will give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-S1 and HX50V.

All in all, both of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-S1 featuring a larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Sony HX50V will offer you greater detail due to its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos way more aggressively. The older Fujifilm X-S1 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.