Fujifilm XF1 vs Sony HX50V

Here is a extended comparison of the Fujifilm XF1 and Sony HX50V, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm XF1 (12MP) and HX50V (20MP) and the Fujifilm XF1 (2/3") and HX50V (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm XF1 was released 7 months earlier than the HX50V which means that they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a short introduction of how the Fujifilm XF1 matches up versus the HX50V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm XF1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm XF1 Gallery & Sony HX50V Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm XF1 provides physical dimensions of 108mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs) and the Sony HX50V has dimensions of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm XF1 and Sony HX50V in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using during that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm XF1 vs the HX50V.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XF1 and HX50V is 90 and 89 respectively.

Normally, it is very tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizing only by researching specifications. The graphic here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm XF1 and HX50V.

To sum up, the 2 cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm XF1 because of its larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Sony HX50V will provide you with greater detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively. The older Fujifilm XF1 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.