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Fujifilm X10 vs Sony H50

Portability
83
Imaging
38
Features
57
Overall
45
Fujifilm X10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 front
Portability
69
Imaging
32
Features
25
Overall
29

Fujifilm X10 vs Sony H50 Key Specs

Fujifilm X10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
  • 350g - 117 x 70 x 57mm
  • Revealed July 2012
  • Newer Model is Fujifilm X20
Sony H50
(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
  • Released January 2009
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Fujifilm X10 vs Sony H50 Overview

In this write-up, we are matching up the Fujifilm X10 and Sony H50, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X10 (12MP) and H50 (9MP) and the Fujifilm X10 (2/3") and H50 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X10 was launched 3 years after the H50 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the Fujifilm X10 scores vs the H50 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X10 over the Sony H50

 Fujifilm X10 H50 
ReleasedJuly 2012January 2009More modern by 43 months
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony H50 over the Fujifilm X10

 H50 Fujifilm X10 
Display sizing3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Fujifilm X10 and Sony H50

 Fujifilm X10 H50 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Fujifilm X10 vs Sony H50 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera, you should consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X10 has physical dimensions of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") and a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) whilst the Sony H50 has sizing of 116mm x 81mm x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") along with a weight of 547 grams (1.21 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm X10 versus the H50.

Fujifilm X10 vs Sony H50 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X10 and H50 is 83 and 69 respectively.

Fujifilm X10 vs Sony H50 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X10 vs Sony H50 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizes only by checking technical specs. The pic below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X10 and H50.

As you have seen, each of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X10 featuring a larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Fujifilm X10 will give greater detail utilizing its extra 3MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm X10 will have an advantage in sensor tech.

Fujifilm X10 vs Sony H50 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X10 vs Sony H50 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X10 vs Sony H50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X10 Portrait photography factors
Sony H50 Portrait photography factors
49
focusing manually
high flash sync (1/1,000s)
provides face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (2/3")
27
you can focus manually
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (9 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X10 Street photography factors
Sony H50 Street photography factors
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (2/3")
heavier than competitors (350g)
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than competitors (547g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X10 Sports photography details
Sony H50 Sports photography details
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
great battery life (270 CIPA)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (2/3")
has no phase detect auto focus
32
excellent zoom range (31-465mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
megapixel count low (9 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X10 Travel photography information
Sony H50 Travel photography information
60
great battery life (270 CIPA)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors (350g)
MP count low (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
44
built-in flash
long reach (465mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors (547g)
megapixel count low (9MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X10 Landscape photography highlights
Sony H50 Landscape photography highlights
55
focusing manually
quite wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (2.8 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
great battery life (270 CIPA)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (2/3")
missing Time Lapse mode
34
you can focus manually
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
megapixel count low (9 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X10 Vlogging factors
Sony H50 Vlogging factors
32
quite wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
missing mic port
heavier than competitors (350 grams)
19
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external mic socket
heavier than competitors (547g)
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Fujifilm X10 vs Sony H50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X10 and Sony H50
 Fujifilm X10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
General Information
Company FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm X10 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-07-11 2009-01-15
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip EXR -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS I CCD
Sensor size 2/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 8.8 x 6.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 58.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 9 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 3456 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 49 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 31-465mm (15.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.0-2.8 f/2.7-4.5
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 4.1 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.8 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 85 percent -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 9.00 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
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/1000 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (70, 30 fps), 320 x 240 (120 fps), 320 x 112 (200 fps) 640 x 480, 30 fps, 320 x 240, 8 fps
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format H.264 -
Mic 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 350 grams (0.77 pounds) 547 grams (1.21 pounds)
Dimensions 117 x 70 x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") 116 x 81 x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 50 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 20.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.3 not tested
DXO Low light rating 245 not tested
Other
Battery life 270 shots -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-50 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail price $600 $80