Size and weight are big decision factors when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs.
In this section, we are going to illustrate the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and Sony A580 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Fujifilm HS50 EXR has external dimensions of and weighs 808 g (including batteries). Sony A580 has external dimensions of 137 x 104 x 84 mm (5.39 x 4.09 x 3.31″) and weighs 599 g (1.32 lb / 21.13 oz) (including batteries).
Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and the Sony A580. Fujifilm HS50 EXR is 2mm narrower and 3mm shorter than Sony A580 but it is also 62mm thicker. As you can tell, actually this is not a fair size comparison since Fujifilm HS50 EXR has a built-in lens but Sony A580 doesn't. Once you put a lens on A580, its thickness will increase significantly.
Here is the back view size comparison of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and Sony A580.
Now lets look at the top view comparison of Fujifilm HS50 EXR and Sony A580.
Weight is another important factor, especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day.
Sony A580 is significantly lighter (209g ) than the Fujifilm HS50 EXR which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.
Again, this comparison may not be very useful in real life as we are comparing the weight of a camera with a built-in lens to the body-only weight of an interchangeable lens camera. Once you put a lens on A580, the total kit will weigh much higher.
Weather Sealing
Unfortunately neither the Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR nor Sony Alpha DSLR-A580 provides any type of weather sealing in their bodies, so you have to give extra care especially when you are shooting outdoors. If weather sealing is a must-have feature for you, check these sections: Top Bridge Cameras with Weather Sealing Top DSLR Cameras with Weather Sealing
LCD Screen Size and Features
Fujifilm HS50 EXR and Sony A580's LCD screens have the same diagonal size of 3.00 inches.
Sony A580 features a
Tilting-only screen which is mostly only good for shooting from waist or over-the-head levels. On the other hand, Fujifilm HS50 EXR sports a
Fully Articulated screen which is more flexible and useful, especially for taking selfies and video.