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 Praktica Luxmedia 12 HD
VS
Sensor area
48 mm²
FinePix F50fd42 mm²
Luxmedia 12 HD- Area ratio
- 1.16:1
- Absolute difference
- 6 mm²
- Relative difference
- 15.6%
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 F50fdMetricLuxmedia 12 HD
12 MPEffective pixels12 MP
8 × 6Sensor7.44 × 5.58
2 µmPixel pitch1.86 µm
4 µm²Pixel area3.46 µm²
25 MP/cm²Pixel density28.91 MP/cm²
4.33Crop factor4.65
—Maximum video—
155 gWeight136 g
SDHC, Secure Digital, xD Picture cardStorageSDHC, Secure Digital
Lithium-Ion (NP-50) Li-ion batteryBatteryLi-Ion 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 Luxmedia 12 HD has the lighter body. The FinePix F50fd and Luxmedia 12 HD have the same effective resolution. The Luxmedia 12 HD is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Luxmedia 12 HD
Released in 2009, Luxmedia 12 HD has about 42 mm² of sensor area, 12 MP effective resolution, and a 136 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.