• 1/2 inch 30.7mm2
  • 16.0 megapixels
  • 24.00mm - 1000.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 18.2 megapixels
  • 24.00mm - 720.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Fujifilm HS50EXR advantages over Sony HX90V

  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Tilt-swivel vs tilt-only
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Larger lens aperture
    f/2.8 vs f/3.5
    Take photos in low-light or isolate your subject
  • RAW file ability
    Yes vs No
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • More telephoto lens reach
    1,000 mm vs 720 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Yes vs No
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 600 vs 390 shots
    Capture more photos
  • External Mic Jack
    Jack vs No jack
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Hot shoe
    Hot shoe vs None
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    11.0 fps vs 10.0 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
  • Slow-motion videos
    Yes vs No
    Shoot slow-motion videos
  • Faster shutter
    1/4000 vs 1/2000 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light

Sony HX90V advantages over Fujifilm HS50EXR

  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Wi-Fi vs None
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • NFC
    Yes vs No
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Built-in GPS
    GPS vs None
    Geotag your photos
  • Thinner
    35 mm vs 145 mm
    Thinner
  • Shoots 24p video
    Yes vs No
    Gives your movies a big-screen feel
  • Lighter weight
    245g vs 808g
    Lighter weight
  • Bigger JPEG buffer
    10 vs 5 shots
    Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Focus peaking
    Both provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Both provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • In-camera panoramas
    Both provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • Manual focus
    Both provide
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • HDMI out
    Both provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video

Common Weaknesses

  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

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The Competition

Compared to Fujifilm HS20EXR

Fujifilm HS50EXR
Fujifilm HS20EXR
  • $339
  • 1/2 inch
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • Focus peaking
  • $289
  • 1/2 inch
  • Bigger JPEG buffer

Compare Fujifilm HS50EXR vs Fujifilm HS20EXR

Sony HX90V
Fujifilm HS20EXR
  • $448
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • In-camera panoramas
  • $289
  • 1/2 inch
  • Larger lens aperture
  • RAW file ability

Compare Sony HX90V vs Fujifilm HS20EXR

Compared to Fujifilm HS30EXR

Fujifilm HS50EXR
Fujifilm HS30EXR
  • $339
  • 1/2 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • $468
  • 1/2 inch

Compare Fujifilm HS50EXR vs Fujifilm HS30EXR

Sony HX90V
Fujifilm HS30EXR
  • $448
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • In-camera panoramas
  • $468
  • 1/2 inch
  • Larger lens aperture
  • RAW file ability

Compare Sony HX90V vs Fujifilm HS30EXR

Compared to Fujifilm HS25EXR

Fujifilm HS50EXR
Fujifilm HS25EXR
  • $339
  • 1/2 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • $279
  • 1/2 inch
  • Less expensive

Compare Fujifilm HS50EXR vs Fujifilm HS25EXR

Sony HX90V
Fujifilm HS25EXR
  • $448
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • In-camera panoramas
  • $279
  • 1/2 inch
  • Larger lens aperture
  • RAW file ability

Compare Sony HX90V vs Fujifilm HS25EXR

Compared to Sony WX500

Fujifilm HS50EXR
Sony WX500
  • $339
  • 1/2 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • $348
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • NFC

Compare Fujifilm HS50EXR vs Sony WX500

Sony HX90V
Sony WX500
  • $448
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • $348
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive

Compare Sony HX90V vs Sony WX500

Compared to Sony HX80

Fujifilm HS50EXR
Sony HX80
  • $339
  • 1/2 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • $368
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • NFC

Compare Fujifilm HS50EXR vs Sony HX80

Sony HX90V
Sony HX80
  • $448
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Built-in GPS
  • $368
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive

Compare Sony HX90V vs Sony HX80

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