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FujiFilm F80EXR vs Olympus SH-50

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
28
Overall
32
FujiFilm FinePix F80EXR front
 
Olympus SH-50 front
Portability
88
Imaging
39
Features
48
Overall
42

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Olympus SH-50 Key Specs

FujiFilm F80EXR
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-270mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
  • 210g - 99 x 59 x 28mm
  • Revealed June 2010
  • Additionally Known as FinePix F85EXR
Olympus SH-50
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 269g - 112 x 63 x 42mm
  • Announced January 2013
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FujiFilm F80EXR vs Olympus SH-50 Overview

The following is a thorough assessment of the FujiFilm F80EXR vs Olympus SH-50, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the F80EXR (12MP) and SH-50 (16MP) and the F80EXR (1/2") and SH-50 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor size.

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The F80EXR was unveiled 3 years before the SH-50 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a short overview of how the F80EXR grades versus the SH-50 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm F80EXR over the Olympus SH-50

 F80EXR SH-50 

Reasons to pick Olympus SH-50 over the FujiFilm F80EXR

 SH-50 F80EXR 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013June 2010Newer by 31 months
Focus manually Very precise focus
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm F80EXR and Olympus SH-50

 F80EXR SH-50 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Olympus SH-50 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm F80EXR offers outside measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs) while the Olympus SH-50 has measurements of 112mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") having a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Check out the FujiFilm F80EXR vs Olympus SH-50 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the F80EXR against the SH-50.

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Olympus SH-50 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the F80EXR and SH-50 is 92 and 88 respectively.

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Olympus SH-50 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Olympus SH-50 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to see the gap in sensor dimensions just by looking through specifications. The picture underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the F80EXR and SH-50.

Plainly, the two cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The F80EXR using its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Olympus SH-50 will provide you with greater detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged F80EXR will be behind in sensor tech.

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Olympus SH-50 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Olympus SH-50 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Olympus SH-50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm F80EXR
Portrait photography with Olympus SH-50
21
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2")
lacks RAW support
43
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has face detection focus
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm F80EXR
Street photography with Olympus SH-50
53
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2")
lacks RAW support
more heavy than average in class (210 grams)
64
image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus via touch
lighter than average in class (269g)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm F80EXR Sports photography highlights
Olympus SH-50 Sports photography highlights
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2")
lacks phase detect auto focus
48
incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm F80EXR Travel photography info
Olympus SH-50 Travel photography info
58
has built in flash
fairly wide (27mm)
very long zoom (270mm)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than average in class (210g)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than average in class (269 grams)
offers focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
great reach (600mm)
missing Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm F80EXR Landscape photography details
Olympus SH-50 Landscape photography details
38
fairly wide (27mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2")
lacks RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
49
focusing manually
pretty wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm F80EXR Vlogging information
Olympus SH-50 Vlogging information
27
fairly wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone jack
more heavy than average in class (210g)
34
pretty wide (25mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (269g)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external microphone support
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FujiFilm F80EXR vs Olympus SH-50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm F80EXR and Olympus SH-50
 FujiFilm FinePix F80EXROlympus SH-50
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Olympus
Model type FujiFilm FinePix F80EXR Olympus SH-50
Also referred to as FinePix F85EXR -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-06-16 2013-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip EXR TruePic VI
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-270mm (10.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/3.0-6.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 15 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 4.0fps 12.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.20 m 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 210 gr (0.46 lb) 269 gr (0.59 lb)
Physical dimensions 99 x 59 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") 112 x 63 x 42mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID NP-50 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, Pet Auto Shutter)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $400 $300