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 Sony a5000 and Fujifilm HS50 EXR side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Sony a5000 has external dimensions of 110 x 63 x 36 mm (4.33 x 2.48 x 1.42″) and weighs 269 g (0.59 lb / 9.49 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 the Sony a5000 and the Fujifilm HS50 EXR. Sony a5000 is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 25mm narrower, 38mm shorter and 110mm 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 a5000 doesn't. Once you put a lens on a5000, its thickness will increase significantly.
Here is the back view size comparison of the Sony a5000 and Fujifilm HS50 EXR.
Now lets look at the top view comparison of Sony a5000 and Fujifilm HS50 EXR.
Weight is another important factor, especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day.
Sony a5000 is significantly lighter (539g ) 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 a5000, the total kit will weigh much higher.
Weather Sealing
Unfortunately neither the Sony Alpha a5000 nor Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR 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 Mirrorless Cameras with Weather Sealing Top Bridge Cameras with Weather Sealing
LCD Screen Size and Features
Sony a5000 and Fujifilm HS50 EXR's LCD screens have the same diagonal size of 3.00 inches.
Sony a5000 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.