Fujifilm X30 vs Sony H50

In this write-up, we are matching up the Fujifilm X30 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 resolutions of the Fujifilm X30 (12MP) and H50 (9MP) and the Fujifilm X30 (2/3") and H50 (1/2.3") use different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X30 was brought out 5 years after the H50 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the Fujifilm X30 scores against the H50 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm X30 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X30 Gallery and Sony H50 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X30 enjoys external dimensions of 119mm x 72mm x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4") along with a weight of 423 grams (0.93 lbs) whilst the Sony H50 has proportions of 116mm x 81mm x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") along with a weight of 547 grams (1.21 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm X30 and Sony H50 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm X30 against the H50.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X30 and H50 is 80 and 69 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very tough to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions just by going over a spec sheet. The picture underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X30 and H50.

As you can see, both the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X30 due to its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Fujifilm X30 will deliver more detail having its extra 3MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X30 provides an edge in sensor tech.