Fujifilm FinePix HS50EXR

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    Highlights

    • 16 MP 1/2-inch EXR-CMOS Sensor
    • 100 - 12,800 Native ISO
    • Image Stabilization
    • 3.0" 920k dot Fully Articulated Screen
    • 920k dot Electronic Viewfinder
    • 11.0 fps Continuous Shooting
    • 1920 x 1080 Video Shooting
    • Built-in Flash
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    Overview

    Fujifilm FinePix HS50EXR was announced in 2013 and is a 1/2-inch (6.4 x 4.8 mm) Bridge camera with 16 Megapixel EXR-CMOS sensor. Its native ISO ranges from 100 to 12,800. The camera has a Fully Articulated 3.0" screen with 920k dot resolution and built-in Electronic viewfinder with 920k dot resolution. It has an image stabilization.

    Fujifilm FinePix HS50EXR can capture video up to 1920 x 1080 resolution.

    Table of Contents
    1. Overview
    2. Pros and Cons
    3. Predecessor
    4. Screen and Viewfinder
    5. Sensor
    6. Photography Features
    7. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
    8. Other Features
    9. Physical Parameters
    10. For Different Types of Photography
    11. Evaluation
    12. Specifications  

    Here is the Fujifilm FinePix HS series lineup, where you can view and compare the main specifications of the cameras within the same series.

    Fujifilm FinePix HS series lineup
    Model Date Sensor Native ISO Screen Price
    Image cannot be found Fujifilm HS50EXR January
    2013    		 16 MP
    1/2-inch    		 100 - 12,800 Articulated 3.0"
    920k dot
    Image cannot be found Fujifilm HS35EXR
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    		January
    2013    		 16 MP
    1/2-inch    		 100 - 3,200 Tilting 3.0"
    460k dot
    Image cannot be found Fujifilm HS30EXR
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    		January
    2012    		 16.0 MP
    1/2-inch    		 100 - 3,200 Tilting 3.0"
    460k dot
    Image cannot be found Fujifilm HS20 EXR
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    		January
    2011    		 16 MP
    1/2-inch    		 100 - 3,200 Tilting 3.0"
    460k dot
    Image cannot be found Fujifilm HS10
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    		July
    2010    		 10.3 MP
    1/2.3-inch    		 100 - 6,400 Tilting 3.0"
    230k dot

    You can view their side-by-side comparison here: Fujifilm FinePix HS50EXR vs FinePix HS35EXR vs FinePix HS30EXR vs FinePix HS20 EXR vs FinePix HS10.

    Pros and Cons

    In this section we present pros and cons of Fujifilm FinePix HS50EXR.

    PROS

    •   Cheap
    •   Video Capture
    •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
    •   Face Detection
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Fully Articulated Screen
    •   High Resolution Viewfinder - 920k dot
    •   Built-in Flash
    •   HDMI Output
    •   Built-In Bluetooth

    CONS

    •   Small Sensor
    •   Timelapse Recording
    •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
    •   No Headphone Output
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Short Battery Life - 500 shots

    And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

    AVERAGE

    •   Sensor Resolution - 16 Megapixel
    •   100 Lowest Native ISO
    •   Screen Size - 3.0"
    •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
    •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
    •   Max Continuous Shooting - 11.0 fps
    •   Weight - 808 g (1.78 lb / 28.50 oz)

    Predecessor

    Here we are comparing Fujifilm FinePix HS50EXR to its predecessor FinePix HS35EXR and displaying the major changes.

    UPGRADES Fujifilm FinePix HS50EXR vs Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR
    Higher Native ISO 12,800 vs 3,200
    Phase Detection for Autofocus vs
    Reachs More Telephoto 1000 mm vs 720 mm
    Greater Optical Zoom 41.7x vs 30x
    Min Macro Focus Distance 0 cm vs 1 cm
    Screen Type Fully Articulated vs Tilting
    Higher Resolution Screen 920k dot vs 460k dot
    Microphone Input vs
    Built-In Bluetooth vs
    DOWNGRADES Fujifilm FinePix HS50EXR vs Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR
    Contrast Detection for Autofocus vs
    Heavier 808 g (1.78 lb / 28.50 oz) vs 687 g (1.51 lb / 24.23 oz)
    Shorter Battery Life 500 shots vs 600 shots

    For more detailed comparison between the models please visit Fujifilm FinePix HS50EXR vs FinePix HS35EXR.

    Screen and Viewfinder

    Fully Articulated screen

    Fujifilm FinePix HS50EXR has a 3.0" Fully Articulated screen with 920k dot resolution. Fully articulated screen makes this camera selfie and vlogger friendly and generally very useful for video shooting.

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    Fujifilm FinePix HS50EXR with Fully Articulated screen


    Electronic Viewfinder

    Camera has a built-in Electronic viewfinder with 920k dot resolution. It has a 100% coverage.

    Sensor

    Fujifilm FinePix HS50EXR features a 16 megapixel 1/2-inch EXR-CMOS sensor with dimensions of 6.4 x 4.8 mm and a total area of 30.7 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 12,800.

    Photography Features

    Camera is equipped with EXR Processor II processor and can take pictures up to 4608 x 3456 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolutions like 4608 x 3072, 4608 x 2592, 3264 x 2448, 3264 x 1840, 2304 x 1728, 2304 x 1536, 1920 x 1080 with 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios.


    Image Stabilization

    The camera has an image stabilization.

    Check out the cameras which are frequently compared to Fujifilm FinePix HS50EXR.

    Fujifilm HS10
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    1/2.3-inch

    10.3 MP

    Fujifilm HS30EXR
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    1/2-inch

    16.0 MP

    Fujifilm S1
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    1/2.3-inch

    16.4 MP

    Fujifilm HS20 EXR
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    1/2-inch

    16 MP

    Fujifilm HS35EXR
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    1/2-inch

    16 MP

    Fujifilm X-T30 II
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    APS-C

    26.1 MP

    Fujifilm SL300
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    1/2.3-inch

    14.0 MP

    Fujifilm SL1000
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    1/2.3-inch

    16.2 MP

    Fujifilm X-H2
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    APS-C

    40.2 MP

    Canon R6 II
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    Full Frame

    24.2 MP

    Nikon P510
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    1/2.3-inch

    16.1 MP

    Sony FX3
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    Full Frame

    10.2 MP

    Connectivity, Battery and Storage

    Bluetooth

    Camera has a built-in Bluetooth which lets you to connect the camera to a smartphone or a dedicated remote control device. This allows you to remotely trigger the camera, adjust settings and controls remotely through a paired mobile app. While Wi-Fi is generally faster for transferring larger files, Bluetooth can be used for small, selective transfers, it can provide real-time information about your camera's battery status, memory card capacity, and other key settings directly on your paired smartphone or smartwatch.
      Check out the cameras in our database that have built-in Bluetooth.


    USB Input and HDMI Output

    Fujifilm FinePix HS50EXR has a USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) input for data transfer. There is a Mini HDMI connector for video signal output.


    External Storage Slots

    The camera has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot.

    Other Features

    Shutter

    Fujifilm FinePix HS50EXR's shutter speed can go up to 1/4000 sec. Camera can shoot continuously up to 11.0 fps.


    Flash

    Fujifilm FinePix HS50EXR has a built-in flash and also accepts external flash which can be connected via Shoe Mount.

    Physical Parameters

    Fujifilm FinePix HS50EXR has dimensions of 135 x 101 x 146 mm (5.31 x 3.98 x 5.75"). It weighs 808 g (1.78 lb / 28.50 oz) which is neither heavy nor lightweight.

    135 mm (5.31")

    101 mm (3.98")

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    101 mm (3.98")

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    146 mm (5.75")

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    Fujifilm FinePix HS50EXR dimensions

    Fujifilm FinePix HS50EXR for Different Types of Photography

    We give scores to the camera for different type of photography based on its features and specifications. Let us see how Fujifilm FinePix HS50EXR is suitable for six different types of photography.


    Landscape Photography

    POOR
    52

    Fujifilm FinePix HS50EXR gets a score of 52 and is POOR choice for Landscape photography.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Environmental Sealing

    Sports Photography

    GOOD
    74

    Fujifilm FinePix HS50EXR gets a score of 74 and is GOOD choice for Sports photography.

    •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
    •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   Face Detection
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
    •   High Resolution Viewfinder - 920k dot
    •   Max Continuous Shooting - 11.0 fps
    •   Short Battery Life - 500 shots

    Wildlife Photography

    GOOD
    72

    Fujifilm FinePix HS50EXR gets a score of 72 and is GOOD choice for Wildlife photography.

    •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
    •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
    •   High Resolution Viewfinder - 920k dot
    •   Max Continuous Shooting - 11.0 fps
    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Short Battery Life - 500 shots

    Portrait Photography

    GOOD
    79

    Fujifilm FinePix HS50EXR gets a score of 79 and is GOOD choice for Portrait photography.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   Face Detection
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Screen Size - 3.0"
    •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot

    Street Photography

    GOOD
    79

    Fujifilm FinePix HS50EXR gets a score of 79 and is GOOD choice for Street photography.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Fully Articulated Screen
    •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Weight - 808 g (1.78 lb / 28.50 oz)

    Travel Photography

    GOOD
    76

    Fujifilm FinePix HS50EXR gets a score of 76 and is GOOD choice for Travel photography.

    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Fully Articulated Screen
    •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
    •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Weight - 808 g (1.78 lb / 28.50 oz)
    •   Short Battery Life - 500 shots

    Fujifilm FinePix HS50EXR Evaluation

    We evaluate Fujifilm FinePix HS50EXR and give score of 68 out of 100. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


    OVERALL
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    Sensor

    AVERAGE
    55

    We give Fujifilm FinePix HS50EXR a score of 55 for Sensor parameters.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   Sensor Resolution - 16 Megapixel
    •   100 Lowest Native ISO
    •   12,800 Highest Native ISO

    Photo

    GOOD
    74

    We give Fujifilm FinePix HS50EXR a score of 74 for Photo parameters.

    •   Timelapse Recording
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
    •   Max Continuous Shooting - 11.0 fps

    Video

    POOR
    46

    We give Fujifilm FinePix HS50EXR a score of 46 for Video parameters.

    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080

    Focusing

    GOOD
    79

    We give Fujifilm FinePix HS50EXR a score of 79 for Focusing parameters.

    •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   Face Detection

    Screen and Viewfinder

    GOOD
    79

    We give Fujifilm FinePix HS50EXR a score of 79 for Screen and Viewfinder parameters.

    •   Fully Articulated Screen
    •   Screen Size - 3.0"
    •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
    •   High Resolution Viewfinder - 920k dot

    Connectivity

    GOOD
    82

    We give Fujifilm FinePix HS50EXR a score of 82 for Connectivity parameters.

    •   HDMI Output
    •   No Headphone Output
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
    •   Built-In Bluetooth

    Battery, Storage and Physical

    POOR
    41

    We give Fujifilm FinePix HS50EXR a score of 41 for Battery, Storage and Physical parameters.

    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Weight - 808 g (1.78 lb / 28.50 oz)
    •   Short Battery Life - 500 shots


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