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Sony A100 vs Fujifilm HS50 EXR Comparison

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Sony A100

10 MP | APS-C (23.6 x 15.8 mm) CCD Sensor

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Fujifilm HS50 EXR

16 MP | 1/2" (6.4 x 4.8 mm) EXRCMOS Sensor

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Sony A100 vs Fujifilm HS50 EXR Comparison Overview

Here we are comparing two cameras with different body types: Sony A100, which was introduced in July 2006 is a Entry-Level DSLR camera with a 10.0MP APS-C sensor whereas Fujifilm HS50 EXR, which was introduced in January 2013 is a Small Sensor Superzoom camera with a 16.0MP 1/2-inch sensor. As you can see, A100 is 7 years older than HS50 EXR. Let's see if this age difference between two cameras makes a big difference.

Comparing a DSLR camera to a Fixed Lens camera is not an easy task but we will do our best to make this a fair comparison.

Here is a brief look at the main features of Sony A100 and Fujifilm HS50 EXR before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Sony A100 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2006-07-31
  • 10MP - APS-C CCD Sensor
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 2.5" Fixed Type Screen
  • Optical (pentamirror) viewfinder
  • 3 fps continuous shooting
  • No Video Mode
  • 638g. 133 x 95 x 71 mm
  • Replaced Konica Minolta Maxxum 5D Compare

Fujifilm HS50 EXR Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2013-01-07
  • 16MP - 1/2-inch EXRCMOS Sensor
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 24-1000 mm F2.8-5.6 Zoom Lens
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • 920k dot Electronic viewfinder
  • 11 fps continuous shooting
  • Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • 480fps High-Speed Video
  • 808g. 135 x 101 x 146 mm mm
  • Replaced Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR Compare

Sony A100 was replaced by Sony Alpha DSLR-A580. You may also be interested in these comparisons:
Sony Alpha DSLR-A580 vs Sony Alpha DSLR-A100
Sony Alpha DSLR-A580 vs Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Sony A100 and Fujifilm HS50 EXR compares and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.

Reasons to choose Sony Alpha DSLR-A100 over Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR
Weight
638 g vs 808 g 170 g lighter
Sensor Pixel Area
37.14µm2 vs 1.93µm2 1824% larger pixel area


Reasons to choose Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR over Sony Alpha DSLR-A100
LCD Screen
Fully Articulated vs Fixed Type Flexible shooting positions
Face Detection Focus
Yes vs No very handy for portraits
Max Sensor Resolution
16 MP vs 10 MP 60% more pixels
Max ISO
12.800 vs 1.600 700% higher Max ISO
LCD Screen Size
3" vs 2.5" 0.5 inches larger display
LCD Screen Resolution
920k dots vs 230k dots 300% higher resolution screen
Continuous Shooting
11.0fps vs 3.0fps 8 fps faster
Microphone Port
Yes vs No High quality audio recording option
Max Video Resolution
1920 x 1080 vs None Higher Resolution Video
AE Bracketing
Yes vs No Useful for tough lighting conditions and HDR
Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD
Yes vs No Rotate LCD for taking Selfies

Common Strengths of Sony Alpha DSLR-A100 and Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR
Image Stabilization
Sensor-shift vs Optical Sharper images at longer focal lengths and long exposures
Built-in Flash
Yes vs Yes Useful in low-light
External Flash Shoe
Yes vs Yes Better for flash photography
Viewfinder
Yes (Optical) vs Yes (Electronic) Better framing and control
RAW Support
Yes vs Yes Better image quality
Common Weaknesses of Sony Alpha DSLR-A100 and Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR
Environmental Sealing
No vs No not suitable for tough conditions
Sony A100 vs Fujifilm HS50 EXR: Physical Specs and Body features Comparison

Size and weight is a big decision factor when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs. In this section, We are going to illustrate Sony A100 and Fujifilm HS50 EXR side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Sony A100 has external dimensions of 133 x 95 x 71 mm (5.24 x 3.74 x 2.8″) and weighs 638 g (1.41 lb / 22.50 oz) (including batteries). Fujifilm HS50 EXR has external dimensions of and weighs 808 g (including batteries).

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Sony A100 and Fujifilm HS50 EXR. Sony A100 is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 2mm narrower, 6mm shorter and 75mm thinner than Fujifilm HS50 EXR. As you can tell, actually this is not a fair size comparison since Fujifilm HS50 EXR has a built-in lens but Sony A100 doesn't. Once you put a lens on A100, its thickness will increase significantly.

Sony A100 vs Fujifilm HS50 EXR Camera Size Comparison - Front View
Comparison image of Sony A100 and Fujifilm HS50 EXR Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Sony A100 is significantly lighter (170g ) 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 A100, the total kit will weigh much higher.

Weather Sealing

Unfortunately neither Sony Alpha DSLR-A100 nor Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR provides any type of weather sealing in their body, 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 DSLR Cameras with Weather Sealing
Top Bridge Cameras with Weather Sealing

LCD Screen Size and Features

Fujifilm HS50 EXR's 3" LCD screen is slightly larger than Sony A100's 2.5" screen.

Moreover, Fujifilm HS50 EXR sports a Fully Articulated screen which you can change the angle and position of the screen almost freely, making it possible to shoot from waist or over the head levels, and especially very useful for shooting selfies and video. On the other hand, Sony A100 has a fixed type screen which provides almost no flexibility in shooting positions compared to HS50 EXR.
Sony A100 vs Fujifilm HS50 EXR: Sensor Comparison

Sony A100 has a 10.0MP APS-C (23.6 x 15.8 mm ) sized CCD sensor . On the other hand, Fujifilm HS50 EXR has a 16.0MP 1/2-inch (6.4 x 4.8 mm ) sized EXRCMOS sensor and features EXR Processor II processor.

Fujifilm HS50 EXR's sensor provides 6MP more than Sony A100'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 A100 and HS50 EXR sensor size comparison.

Sony A100 vs Fujifilm HS50 EXR Sensor Size Comparison
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Sony A100 and Fujifilm HS50 EXR Cameras


As seen above, Sony A100 has a 12.1x Larger sensor area than Fujifilm HS50 EXR. Larger sensors give photographer more control on the depth of field and blurry background compared to smaller sensor when shot in same focal length and aperture.

What types of Photography are Sony A100 and Fujifilm HS50 EXR Good for?
In this section, we rank and compare Sony A100 and Fujifilm HS50 EXR 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.

Sony A100 for Portrait Photography

AVERAGE

Fujifilm HS50 EXR for Portrait Photography

AVERAGE
Large APS-C (23.6 x 15.8 mm) sensor
Image Stabilization
Optical Built-in Viewfinder
Good Ergonomics&Handling
Very Low Resolution Sensor: 10.0MP
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Image Stabilization
External Flash Shoe
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
Average Ergonomics&Handling
Small 1/2" (6.4 x 4.8 mm) sensor
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Sony A100 for Street Photography

GOOD

Fujifilm HS50 EXR for Street Photography

GOOD
Large APS-C (23.6 x 15.8 mm) sensor
Image Stabilization
Optical Built-in Viewfinder
No Live-view
Large Body
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Image Stabilization
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Fully Articulated LCD Screen
Fast Lens at Wide: f2.80
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Medium sized Body
Small 1/2" (6.4 x 4.8 mm) sensor
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Sony A100 for Sports Photography

GOOD

Fujifilm HS50 EXR for Sports Photography

AVERAGE
Image Stabilization
Optical Built-in Viewfinder
Good Ergonomics&Handling
Fast Max shutter speed: 1/4000s
Slow Continuous Shooting: 3.0fps
Environmental Sealings
9 Focus Points
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Image Stabilization
External Flash Shoe
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Fast Continuous Shooting: 11.0fps
Fast Max shutter speed: 1/4000s
1000 mm Tele Lens
Average Ergonomics&Handling
Environmental Sealings
Unknown Focus Points
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Sony A100 for Daily Photography

GOOD

Fujifilm HS50 EXR for Daily Photography

AVERAGE
Large APS-C (23.6 x 15.8 mm) sensor
Large Body
638g
Body Thickness 71mm
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41.7X Optical Zoom
Medium size Body
Small 1/2" (6.4 x 4.8 mm) sensor
808g
Body Thickness 146mm
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Sony A100 for Landscape Photography

POOR

Fujifilm HS50 EXR for Landscape Photography

POOR
Large APS-C (23.6 x 15.8 mm) sensor
Very Low Resolution Sensor: 10.0MP
No Environmental Sealings
No Live-view
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24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
Small 1/2" (6.4 x 4.8 mm) sensor
No Environmental Sealings
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Sony A100 vs Fujifilm HS50 EXR: 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 Sony A100 and Fujifilm HS50 EXR, below you can find their scores in five different aspects. Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 63 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 Sony A100 and Fujifilm HS50 EXR scores compare:

Sony A100
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #60 out of 78 in Compact SLR cameras
Ranked #494 out of 1225 in all Cameras
Fujifilm HS50 EXR
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #23 out of 113 in SLR-like (bridge) cameras
Ranked #371 out of 1225 in all Cameras

Fujifilm HS50 EXR has a higher Overall Score than the Sony A100 and would be our choice if we have to decide between these two cameras.

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Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Sony A100 Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General Sony Alpha DSLR-A100 Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR
Brand Sony Fujifilm
Announced 2006-07-31 2013-01-07
Body Type Compact SLR SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor
Type CCD EXRCMOS
Size APS-C 1/2-inch
Dimensions 23.6 x 15.8 mm 6.4 x 4.8 mm
Area 372.88mm2 30.72mm2
Megapixels 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Max Resolution 3872 x 2592 4608 x 3456
Max Native Light sensitivity 1,600 ISO 12,800 ISO
Min Native Light sensitivity 100 ISO 100 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 9 n/a
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount Sony/Minolta Alpha fixed lens
Lens Focal Range no lens 24-1000 mm (41.7×)
Max Aperture no lens F2.8-5.6
Macro Focus Range no lens 0cm
Screen
Type Fixed type Fully Articulated
Size 2.5" 3"
Resolution 230k dots 920k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Electronic
Viewfinder Resolution no electronic viewfinder 920k dots
Viewfinder Coverage 95% n/a
Viewfinder Magnification 0.55x n/a
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter 1/4000s 1/4000s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization Sensor-shift Optical
Built-in Flash
Max Flash Sync 1/160s n/a
External Flash
Continuous Shooting 3.0 fps 11.0 fps
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution None 1920 x 1080
Video Formats n/a MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity None None
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight 638g 808g
Dimensions 133 x 95 x 71mm 135 x 101 x 146 mmmm
Battery Life n/a 500 shots
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS None None
DxO Sensor Scores
DxO Overall Score 61 not tested
DxO Color Depth 22.0 not tested
DxO Dynamic Range 11.2 not tested
DxO Low Light ISO 476 not tested
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