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FujiFilm S1800 vs Olympus SH-50

Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix S1800 front
 
Olympus SH-50 front
Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43

FujiFilm S1800 vs Olympus SH-50 Key Specs

FujiFilm S1800
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 337g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
  • Launched February 2010
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix S1880
Olympus SH-50
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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 S1800 vs Olympus SH-50 Overview

Following is a detailed overview of the FujiFilm S1800 vs Olympus SH-50, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the S1800 (12MP) and SH-50 (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S1800 was unveiled 3 years before the SH-50 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the FujiFilm S1800 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SH-50 being a Compact camera.

Before going through a full comparison, below is a short overview of how the S1800 matches up vs the SH-50 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1800 over the Olympus SH-50

 S1800 SH-50 

Reasons to pick Olympus SH-50 over the FujiFilm S1800

 SH-50 S1800 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013February 2010More modern by 35 months
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm S1800 and Olympus SH-50

 S1800 SH-50 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

FujiFilm S1800 vs Olympus SH-50 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm S1800 features physical dimensions of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") along with a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) and the Olympus SH-50 has measurements of 112mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Contrast the FujiFilm S1800 vs Olympus SH-50 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the S1800 versus the SH-50.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Olympus SH-50 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the S1800 and SH-50 is 78 and 88 respectively.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Olympus SH-50 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S1800 vs Olympus SH-50 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizes just by viewing technical specs. The pic here may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the S1800 and SH-50.

As you have seen, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should anticipate the Olympus SH-50 to provide you with greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged S1800 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Olympus SH-50 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S1800 vs Olympus SH-50 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S1800 vs Olympus SH-50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Portrait photography details
Olympus SH-50 Portrait photography details
21
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
44
focusing manually
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
offers face detection autofocus
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 as a Street photography camera
Olympus SH-50 as a Street photography camera
49
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch focus
lighter than others (269 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm S1800
Sports photography with Olympus SH-50
34
amazing zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
48
long zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Travel photography features
Olympus SH-50 Travel photography features
55
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
very long zoom (504mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
69
lighter than others (269 grams)
provides touch focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
great zoom (600mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Landscape photography highlights
Olympus SH-50 Landscape photography highlights
36
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
49
focusing manually
pretty wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm S1800
Vlogging with Olympus SH-50
25
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic support
34
pretty wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (269 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of external microphone socket
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FujiFilm S1800 vs Olympus SH-50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S1800 and Olympus SH-50
 FujiFilm FinePix S1800Olympus SH-50
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Olympus
Model FujiFilm FinePix S1800 Olympus SH-50
Also Known as FinePix S1880 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-02-02 2013-01-08
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - TruePic VI
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-504mm (18.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.0-6.9
Macro focus range 2cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 99 percent -
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 15 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second 12.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.40 m 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 337 gr (0.74 lb) 269 gr (0.59 lb)
Dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 112 x 63 x 42mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model 4 x AA SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, Pet Auto Shutter)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $180 $300