Fujifilm FinePix HS50EXR

60 reviews

Nov, 2024

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 60 reviews of Fujifilm FinePix HS50EXR. The average rating for this product is 4.1/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras for all reviews. People really like the image quality and usability. The price and zoom are also mentioned favorably, but many are critical about the shutter and size.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Digital Compact Cameras the Fujifilm FinePix HS50EXR is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 88/100 = Very good quality.

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Amazon.com review summary for Fujifilm FinePix HS50EXR

alaTest has collected and analyzed 23 user reviews of Fujifilm FinePix HS50EXR from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.3/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.2/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.com. Reviewers really like the zoom and focus. The usability and performance are also mentioned favorably. There are some critical comments about the size.

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91% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Nov, 2024

Expert review by : Joshua Goldman (cnet.com)

Fujifilm FinePix HS50EXR ready to take on the competition

Lots of features and strong performance make this a top choice.

The ; has a nice 42x manual zoom lens; fast performance; very good picture quality for its class; a lot of shooting options, including manual and semimanual modes and raw capture; and excellent hardware features.

Its manual zoom isn't great for zooming while capturing movies; it's large and heavy; for those uninitiated with Fujifilm's EXR sensors, getting the best results can require a little extra effort.

The Fujifilm FinePix HS50EXR's features and performance are well beyond those of your average point-and-shoot megazoom, making it a fine choice for enthusiasts and as a family camera.

Sep, 2013

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Expert review by : Jim Fisher (pcmag.com)

Fujifilm FinePix HS50EXR

The Fujifilm FinePix HS50EXR is a big camera with an impressive 42x zoom lens and plenty of controls, but its images don't hold up in low light.

Manual 42x zoom lens. Sharp images. High-quality vari-angle LCD. Sharp EVF. Lots of physical controls. Raw shooting support.

As big as an SLR. Limited continuous shooting. Images suffer at higher ISO settings. Nonstandard mic input.

Performance and Conclusions The HS50EXR starts and grabs a shot in about 1.5 seconds. Its shutter lag is an acceptable 0.2-second, and it can fire off a burst of 7 JPG photos at just under 8 frames per second. If you opt to shoot Raw or Raw+JPG the...

Apr, 2013

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Expert review by : Mike Lowe (pocket-lint.com)

Fujifilm FinePix HS50EXR superzoom camera pictures and hands-on - Pocket-lint

Fujifilm's been cranking up its superzoom cameras' specs for years now. The FinePix HS50EXR, which packs in a new 24-1000mm equivalent lens, has its sights

Jan, 2013

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Expert review by : tech2 (tech.firstpost.com)

Fujifilm FinePix HS50EXR Review

The FinePix HS50EXR is Fujifilm's latest offering in the super zoom segment, which replaces the HS30EXR. Mind you, it's not a cosmetic upgrade along with higher zoom and a few other improvements over its predecessor. Although it's difficult to...

The Fujifilm FinePix HS50EXR is priced at an MRP of Rs 32,999, but you can buy it online for around Rs 1,000 less. Considering what you get and the kind of performance this camera offers, we feel it’s a bit overpriced. It would have been an attractive...

Jul, 2013

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Expert review by : Joshua Goldman (cnet.com.au)

Fujifilm FinePix HS50EXR ready to take on the competition

Lots of features and strong performance make this a top choice.

Its manual zoom isn't great for zooming while capturing movies; it's large and heavy; for those uninitiated with Fujifilm's EXR sensors, getting the best results can require a little extra effort.

The Fujifilm FinePix HS50EXR's features and performance are well beyond those of your average point-and-shoot megazoom, making it a fine choice for enthusiasts and as a family camera.

Sep, 2013

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Expert review by : Joshua Goldman (cnet.co.uk)

Fujifilm FinePix HS50EXR ready to take on the competition

Lots of features and strong performance make this a top choice.

Its manual zoom isn't great for zooming while capturing movies; it's large and heavy; for those uninitiated with Fujifilm's EXR sensors, getting the best results can require a little extra effort.

The Fujifilm FinePix HS50EXR's features and performance are well beyond those of your average point-and-shoot megazoom, making it a fine choice for enthusiasts and as a family camera.

Apr, 2013

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Expert review by : Laique Khan (techmagnifier.com)

Fujifilm FinePix HS50EXR Review

Fujifilm FinePix HS50EXR Review gives detail information on the latest camera. This new bridge camera comes with impressive sensors and long zoom lens.

• Whopping long zoom lens ; • Advanced processing system (EXR) ; • Sharp images ; • Decent EVF

• Pictures distorts at high ISO ; • Useless photo editing tool included ; • Zoom defocuses while making video ; • Feels heavy ; • Bit expensive

We wouldn’t say FinePix HS50EXR was awesome, but yes, it is worth the price tag it comes with. Still, if cost was few thousand lesser, it could have been prove to be a good deal for mid-income consumers. Fujifilm FinePix HS50EXR Price in India is...

May, 2013

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Consumer review (which.co.uk)

Fujifilm HS50 EXR

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Who tested this camera? I bought it after testing your so called best buys and they were nowhere near it! The manual zoom is fast, accurate and perfect. I bought it for use as a back-up camera for my Nikon D7000 for the Farnborough Air Show in 2014. In...

Mar, 2015

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Steve B

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I can only agree wholeheartedly with all the previous comments about the HS50's performance - I've had mine since Christmas 2013 & find using it & the results it produces to be 1st class. Regarding Which's criticism of its low light performance, I've...

Jul, 2014

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shutterbug

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I am a serious amateur photographer with over 40 years experience, and this is simply the best camera I have ever owned. The non motorised zoom is a joy to use compared to a motorised zoom, it handles well takes excellent pictures, and with the raw...

Feb, 2014

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