FujiFilm S2800HD vs Olympus SH-50

Its time to look a bit more closely at the FujiFilm S2800HD vs Olympus SH-50, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the S2800HD (14MP) and the SH-50 (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S2800HD was introduced 3 years before the SH-50 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm S2800HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SH-50 being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the S2800HD grades versus the SH-50 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD and Olympus SH-50. The whole galleries are viewable at FujiFilm S2800HD Gallery and Olympus SH-50 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm S2800HD features external measurements of 110mm x 74mm x 82mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") and a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs) and the Olympus SH-50 has dimensions of 112mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") having a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Look at the FujiFilm S2800HD vs Olympus SH-50 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the S2800HD vs the SH-50.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the S2800HD and SH-50 is 75 and 88 respectively.

Usually, its hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizing just by going over specifications. The visual below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the S2800HD and SH-50.

To sum up, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Olympus SH-50 to offer more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures more aggressively. The older S2800HD is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.