FujiFilm F80EXR vs Olympus SH-50
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FujiFilm F80EXR vs Olympus SH-50 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Olympus SH-50 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix F80EXR & Olympus SH-50. The full galleries are provided at FujiFilm F80EXR Gallery & Olympus SH-50 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm F80EXR over the Olympus SH-50
F80EXR | SH-50 |
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Reasons to pick Olympus SH-50 over the FujiFilm F80EXR
SH-50 | F80EXR | |||
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Announced | January 2013 | ![]() | June 2010 | Newer by 31 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Very precise focus | ||
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the FujiFilm F80EXR and Olympus SH-50
F80EXR | SH-50 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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FujiFilm F80EXR vs Olympus SH-50 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix F80EXR | Olympus SH-50 | |
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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 |