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Fujifilm S9800 vs Sony H50 Comparison

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16 MP | 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) CMOS Sensor

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Fujifilm S9800 vs Sony H50 Comparison Overview

In this review, we will be comparing the S9800 and the H50, two Small Sensor Superzoom cameras from Fujifilm and Sony. Fujifilm S9800 was introduced to the market in January 2015 and Sony H50 was launched in January 2009. As you can see, H50 is 6 years older than S9800. Let's see if this age difference between two cameras makes a big difference.

Here is a brief look at the main features of the Fujifilm S9800 and Sony H50 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Fujifilm S9800 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2015-01-14
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 24-1200 mm F2.9-6.5 Zoom Lens
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3.00" Fixed Type Screen
  • 920k dot Electronic viewfinder
  • 10.0fps continuous shooting
  • Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • 670g. 123 x 87 x 116 mm

Sony H50 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2009-01-15
  • 9MP - 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 31-465 mm F2.7-4.5 Zoom Lens
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3.00" Fixed Type Screen
  • Electronic viewfinder
  • 2.0fps continuous shooting
  • - 640 x 480 video resolution
  • 547g. 116 x 81 x 86 mm

Let's read on in the following sections in order to better understand in detail how the Fujifilm S9800 and Sony H50 compare and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.


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Reasons to choose Fujifilm S9800 over Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
Face Detection Focus
Yes vs No very handy for portraits
Sensor Resolution
16 MP vs 9 MP 77% more pixels
Max ISO
12.800 vs 3.200 300% higher Max ISO
LCD Resolution
460k dots vs 230k dots 100% higher resolution screen
Continuous Shooting
10.0fps vs 2.0fps 8 fps faster
Focal Length - Wide
24mm vs 31mm 7 mm wider coverage
Focal Length - Tele
1200mm vs 465mm 735 mm longer tele reach
Optical Zoom
50× vs 15× more flexible focal coverage
Max Video Resolution
1920 x 1080 vs 640 x 480 Higher Resolution Video
AE Bracketing
Yes vs No Useful for tough lighting conditions and HDR
Selfie & Vlogger LCD
Yes vs No Rotate LCD for taking Selfies
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Reasons to choose Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 over Fujifilm S9800
Max Mech. Shutter
1/4000s vs 1/1700s faster mechanical shutter
Weight
547 g vs 670 g 123 g lighter
Max Aperture - Wide
2.70 vs 2.90 faster lens at wide
Max Aperture - Tele
4.50 vs 6.50 faster lens at tele
Flash Coverage
9.1m vs 7.0m 2.1m longer range
Sensor Pixel Area
3.13µm2 vs 1.76µm2 77% larger pixel area
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Common Strengths of Fujifilm S9800 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
Image Stabilization
Optical vs Optical Sharper images at longer focal lengths and long exposures
Built-in Flash
Yes vs Yes Useful in low-light
Viewfinder
Yes (Electronic) vs Yes (Electronic) Better framing and control
Manual Exposure
Yes vs Yes better exposure control
Focal Length - Tele
1200mm vs 465mm Very good Telezoom
Common Weaknesses of Fujifilm S9800 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
Fixed Screen
Fixed Type vs No Screen tilts or Flips out independently, perfect for both stills and video
External Flash Shoe
No vs No Not suitable for flash photography
RAW Support
No vs No Lower image quality
LCD Screen Resolution
460k dots vs 230k dots Low resolution screens
Fujifilm S9800 vs Sony H50: Physical Specs and Body Features Comparison

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 S9800 and Sony H50 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Fujifilm S9800 has external dimensions of 123 x 87 x 116 mm (4.84 x 3.43 x 4.57″) and weighs 670 g (1.48 lb / 23.63 oz) (including batteries). Sony H50 has external dimensions of 116 x 81 x 86 mm (4.57 x 3.2 x 3.39″) and weighs 547 g (1.21 lb / 19.29 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the Fujifilm S9800 and the Sony H50. Sony H50 is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 7mm narrower, 6mm shorter and 30mm thinner than Fujifilm S9800.

Fujifilm S9800 vs Sony H50 Camera Size Comparison - Front View
Comparison image of the Fujifilm S9800 and the Sony H50 Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Here is the back view size comparison of the Fujifilm S9800 and Sony H50.

Fujifilm S9800 vs Sony H50 Camera Size Comparison - Back View
Comparison image of the Fujifilm S9800 and the Sony H50 Size and Weight - Back View

Now lets look at the top view comparison of Fujifilm S9800 and Sony H50.
Fujifilm S9800 vs Sony H50 Camera Size Comparison - Top View
Top View Comparison image of the Fujifilm S9800 and the the Sony H50 Size

Weight is another important factor, especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Sony H50 is significantly lighter (123g ) than the Fujifilm S9800 which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.

Weight Comparison

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S9800
H50
Min
Average
Max
Thickness Comparison

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S9800
H50
Min
Average
Max

Weather Sealing

Unfortunately neither the Fujifilm S9800 nor Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 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 Compact Cameras with Weather Sealing

LCD Screen Size and Features

Fujifilm S9800 and Sony H50's LCD screens have the same diagonal size of 3.00 inches.

Unfortunately, both cameras has fixed screens so they don't tilt or flip in directions.


Fujifilm S9800 vs Sony H50: Sensor Comparison

Fujifilm S9800 has a 16.0MP 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized CMOS sensor . On the other hand, Sony H50 has a 9.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized CCD sensor .

Fujifilm S9800's sensor provides 7MP more than Sony H50's sensor, which gives a significant advantage in real life. You can print your images larger or crop more freely. On the other hand, please keep in mind that Max sensor resolution is not the only determinant of resolving power. Factors such as the optical elements, low pass filter, pixel size and sensor technology also affects the final resolution of the captured image.

Below you can see the S9800 and H50 sensor size comparison.

Fujifilm S9800 vs Sony H50 Sensor Size Comparison
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Fujifilm S9800 and Sony H50 Cameras


Fujifilm S9800 and Sony H50 have the same sensor sizes so they will provide same level of control over the depth of field when used with same focal length and aperture. On the other hand, since Sony H50 has 77% larger pixel area (3.13µm2 vs 1.76µm2) compared to Fujifilm S9800, it has larger pixel area to collect light hence potential to have less noise in low light / High ISO images.

Fujifilm S9800 vs Sony H50 Lens Specs Comparison

Fujifilm S9800 features a 24-1200 mm F2.9-6.5 50× zoom lens whereas Sony H50 features a 31-465 mm F2.7-4.5 15× zoom lens.

Fujifilm S9800 has 7mm wider coverage than the Sony H50. On the other hand, with a max aperture of f2.70, Sony H50 is faster at widest end. On the tele end, Fujifilm S9800 has 735mm longer reach than the Sony H50. However, with a max aperture of f4.50, Sony H50 is faster at tele end.

Wide Coverage

DSLR-Like Cameras

S9800
H50
Widest - Samsung WB2200F
Average
Telezoom

Compact Cameras

S9800
H50
Longest - Nikon P1000
Average
Max Aperture at Tele

Compact Cameras

S9800
H50
Fastest - Olympus 1
Average
Max Aperture at Wide

Compact Cameras

S9800
H50
Fastest - Sony RX10 III
Average
What types of Photography are Fujifilm S9800 and Sony H50 Good for?
In this section, we rank and compare Fujifilm S9800 and Sony H50 for five different photography types in order to make your decision process easier in case you are specifically interested in one or more of these areas.

Fujifilm S9800 for Portrait Photography

POOR

Sony H50 for Portrait Photography

POOR
Image Stabilization
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Exposure Mode
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
Average Ergonomics&Handling
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Manual Focus Mode
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Image Stabilization
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
Very Low Resolution Sensor: 9.0MP
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Fujifilm S9800 for Street Photography

GOOD

Sony H50 for Street Photography

GOOD
Image Stabilization
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Medium sized Body
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Manual Focus Mode
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Image Stabilization
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Small Body
Live-view
Fast Lens at Wide: f2.70
31 mm - Not so Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
Read the details

Fujifilm S9800 for Sports Photography

AVERAGE

Sony H50 for Sports Photography

POOR
Image Stabilization
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Exposure Mode
Fast Continuous Shooting: 10.0fps
1200 mm Tele Lens
Average Ergonomics&Handling
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Manual Focus Mode
Environmental Sealings
Slow Max shutter speed: 1/1700s
Focus Points
Slow Lens at Tele: f6.50
Read the details
Image Stabilization
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Fast Max shutter speed: 1/4000s
465 mm Tele Lens
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Slow Continuous Shooting: 2.0fps
Environmental Sealings
9 Focus Points
Read the details

Fujifilm S9800 for Daily Photography

AVERAGE

Sony H50 for Daily Photography

AVERAGE
50.0X Optical Zoom
Medium size Body
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
670g
Body Thickness 116mm
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Compact Body
15.0X Optical Zoom
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
547g
Body Thickness 86mm
Read the details

Fujifilm S9800 for Landscape Photography

POOR

Sony H50 for Landscape Photography

POOR
Manual Exposure Mode
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Manual Focus Mode
No Environmental Sealings
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Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
31 mm - Not so Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
Very Low Resolution Sensor: 9.0MP
No RAW shooting capability
No Environmental Sealings
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Fujifilm S9800 vs Sony H50: OUR DECISION

You may have already made your decision about which camera suits better for your needs and your budget so far, but in case you wonder how we rated Fujifilm S9800 and Sony H50, below you can find their scores in five different aspects. Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 69 different specs, current price and DxO Mark scores (where possible) in order to make a more objective and consistent comparison.

Here is a summary of how Fujifilm S9800 and Sony H50 scores compare:

Fujifilm S9800
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #82 out of 113 in SLR-like (bridge) cameras
Ranked #726 out of 1260 in all Cameras
Sony H50
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #232 out of 477 in Compact cameras
Ranked #856 out of 1260 in all Cameras

Fujifilm S9800 is the overall winner of this comparison. It has a higher Overall Score and beats Sony H50 in all criteria except one: Portability. But the size difference between these cameras are negligible in real world so it is not a big disadvantage for Fujifilm S9800.

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Sony H50 vs Fujifilm S9800 Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General Fujifilm S9800 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
Brand Fujifilm Sony
Announced 2015-01-14 2009-01-15
Body Type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor
Type CMOS CCD
Size 1/2.3" 1/2.3-inch
Dimensions 6.17 x 4.55 mm 6.17 x 4.55 mm
Area 28.07mm2 28.07mm2
Megapixels 16 megapixels 9 megapixels
Max Resolution 4608 x 3456 3456 x 2592
Max Native Light sensitivity 12,800 ISO 3,200 ISO
Min Native Light sensitivity 100 ISO 80 ISO
RAW Support
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points n/a 9
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens Focal Range 24-1200 mm (50×) 31-465 mm (15×)
Max Aperture F2.9-6.5 F2.7-4.5
Macro Focus Range 7cm 1cm
Screen
Type Fixed type Fixed type
Size 3.00" 3.00"
Resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder Resolution 920k dots n/a
Viewfinder Coverage 97% n/a
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter 1/1700s 1/4000s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Built-in Image Stabilization Optical Optical
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 7.00 m (with Auto ISO) 9.10 m
External Flash
Continuous Shooting 10.0 fps 2.0 fps
Multi-Segment Metering
Average Metering
Spot Metering
Partial Metering
AF-Area Metering
Center Weighted Metering
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution 1920 x 1080 640 x 480
Video Formats H.264 n/a
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity None None
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight 670g 547g
Dimensions 123 x 87 x 116mm 116 x 81 x 86mm
Battery Life 300 shots n/a
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS None None
DxO Sensor Scores
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