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FujiFilm S4000 vs Olympus SH-50

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
FujiFilm FinePix S4000 front
 
Olympus SH-50 front
Portability
88
Imaging
39
Features
48
Overall
42

FujiFilm S4000 vs Olympus SH-50 Key Specs

FujiFilm S4000
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 540g - 118 x 81 x 100mm
  • Launched January 2011
  • Additionally Known as FinePix S4050
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 S4000 vs Olympus SH-50 Overview

The following is a thorough assessment of the FujiFilm S4000 vs Olympus SH-50, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the S4000 (14MP) and the SH-50 (16MP) is pretty close and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S4000 was manufactured 24 months before the SH-50 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm S4000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SH-50 being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a simple summation of how the S4000 grades against the SH-50 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S4000 over the Olympus SH-50

 S4000 SH-50 

Reasons to pick Olympus SH-50 over the FujiFilm S4000

 SH-50 S4000 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2011Newer by 24 months
Focus manually More precise focusing
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm S4000 and Olympus SH-50

 S4000 SH-50 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Screen resolution460k460kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

FujiFilm S4000 vs Olympus SH-50 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm S4000 features exterior dimensions of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") and a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) whilst the Olympus SH-50 has proportions of 112mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Contrast the FujiFilm S4000 vs Olympus SH-50 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is the front view size comparison of the S4000 versus the SH-50.

FujiFilm S4000 vs Olympus SH-50 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the S4000 and SH-50 is 67 and 88 respectively.

FujiFilm S4000 vs Olympus SH-50 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S4000 vs Olympus SH-50 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions just by viewing technical specs. The image underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the S4000 and SH-50.

As you can tell, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Olympus SH-50 to provide you with extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged S4000 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

FujiFilm S4000 vs Olympus SH-50 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S4000 vs Olympus SH-50 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S4000 vs Olympus SH-50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus SH-50 as a Portrait photography camera
35
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
provides face detection focusing
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
43
manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
provides face detection focusing
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Street photography details
Olympus SH-50 Street photography details
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than competitors (540 grams)
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch to focus
lighter than others in class (269 grams)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm S4000
Sports photography with Olympus SH-50
47
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
48
long zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus SH-50 as a Travel photography camera
54
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors (540 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
69
lighter than others in class (269 grams)
comes with touch to focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
great reach (600mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Landscape photography information
Olympus SH-50 Landscape photography information
41
rather wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
49
manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Vlogging factors
Olympus SH-50 Vlogging factors
24
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic port
heavier than competitors (540g)
34
relatively wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (269g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external mic socket
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FujiFilm S4000 vs Olympus SH-50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S4000 and Olympus SH-50
 FujiFilm FinePix S4000Olympus SH-50
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Olympus
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S4000 Olympus SH-50
Also referred to as FinePix S4050 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-01-05 2013-01-08
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - TruePic VI
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.0-6.9
Macro focusing distance 2cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 15 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (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 format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 540g (1.19 pounds) 269g (0.59 pounds)
Dimensions 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") 112 x 63 x 42mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 life 300 photographs -
Type of battery AA -
Battery ID 4 x AA SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, Pet Auto Shutter)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $279 $300