Reasons to choose FinePix F50fd
Released in 2007, FinePix F50fd has about 48 mm² of sensor area, 12 MP effective resolution, and a 155 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Fujifilm FinePix F50fd
vs Fujifilm FinePix F70EXR
VS
Sensor area
48 mm²
FinePix F50fd31 mm²
FinePix F70EXR- Area ratio
- 1.56:1
- Absolute difference
- 17 mm²
- Relative difference
- 56.3%
The FinePix F50fd has the larger sensor area. More area usually means greater light-gathering potential, though real image quality still depends on sensor architecture and generation.
These cameras were released 2 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
FinePix F50fdMetricFinePix F70EXR
12 MPEffective pixels10 MP
8 × 6Sensor6.4 × 4.8
2 µmPixel pitch1.75 µm
4 µm²Pixel area3.07 µm²
25 MP/cm²Pixel density32.55 MP/cm²
4.33Crop factor5.41
—Maximum video—
155 gWeight205 g
SDHC, Secure Digital, xD Picture cardStorageSDHC, Secure Digital
Lithium-Ion (NP-50) Li-ion batteryBatteryLithium-ion NP-50 battery Li-ion battery
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The FinePix F50fd has the larger sensor area. The FinePix F50fd has the lighter body. The FinePix F50fd has the higher effective resolution. The FinePix F70EXR is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose FinePix F70EXR
Released in 2009, FinePix F70EXR has about 31 mm² of sensor area, 10 MP effective resolution, and a 205 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.