FujiFilm S200EXR vs Olympus SH-50

Following is a complete assessment of the FujiFilm S200EXR vs Olympus SH-50, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the S200EXR (12MP) and SH-50 (16MP) and the S200EXR (1/1.6") and SH-50 (1/2.3") have different sensor sizes.

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The S200EXR was introduced 4 years prior to the SH-50 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm S200EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SH-50 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise view of how the S200EXR matches up versus the SH-50 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for FujiFilm FinePix S200EXR & Olympus SH-50. The whole galleries are available at FujiFilm S200EXR Gallery & Olympus SH-50 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera, you will want to consider its weight and size. The FujiFilm S200EXR has got exterior measurements of 133mm x 94mm x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") along with a weight of 865 grams (1.91 lbs) and the Olympus SH-50 has specifications of 112mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") having a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Examine the FujiFilm S200EXR vs Olympus SH-50 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the S200EXR compared to the SH-50.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S200EXR and SH-50 is 54 and 88 respectively.

Normally, it can be difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizes just by reviewing specifications. The pic underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the S200EXR and SH-50.

To sum up, each of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The S200EXR with its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Olympus SH-50 will offer you extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics more aggressively. The more aged S200EXR is going to be behind in sensor tech.