Comparing the Fuji 50 to a DA 50 is like comparing a Chevy to a BMW. They will both get you there, but how is the difference. From everything I have heard, forget the Fuji and go with the DA. I got mine yesterday - what a beautiful piece of machinery! However, don't forget that there are other great 50's around, made by BME, Fox, FPE (Sig), Brison etc. They fall in between the two you mention weightwise. All are very good.