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Fujifilm A150 vs Olympus SH-1

Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
17
Overall
26
Fujifilm FinePix A150 front
 
Olympus Stylus SH-1 front
Portability
88
Imaging
39
Features
53
Overall
44

Fujifilm A150 vs Olympus SH-1 Key Specs

Fujifilm A150
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 130g - 92 x 61 x 22mm
  • Introduced February 2009
Olympus SH-1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 271g - 109 x 63 x 42mm
  • Launched March 2014
  • Refreshed by Olympus SH-2
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Fujifilm A150 vs Olympus SH-1 Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Fujifilm A150 versus Olympus SH-1, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm A150 (10MP) and SH-1 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm A150 was released 6 years prior to the SH-1 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the Fujifilm A150 grades versus the SH-1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm A150 over the Olympus SH-1

 Fujifilm A150 SH-1 

Reasons to pick Olympus SH-1 over the Fujifilm A150

 SH-1 Fujifilm A150 
LaunchedMarch 2014February 2009More recent by 62 months
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm A150 and Olympus SH-1

 Fujifilm A150 SH-1 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Fujifilm A150 vs Olympus SH-1 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm A150 provides outside dimensions of 92mm x 61mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Olympus SH-1 has specifications of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm A150 versus Olympus SH-1 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm A150 vs the SH-1.

Fujifilm A150 vs Olympus SH-1 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm A150 and SH-1 is 95 and 88 respectively.

Fujifilm A150 vs Olympus SH-1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm A150 vs Olympus SH-1 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to visualise the gap in sensor measurements merely by looking through specifications. The graphic underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm A150 and SH-1.

Plainly, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Olympus SH-1 to result in extra detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The older Fujifilm A150 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm A150 vs Olympus SH-1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm A150 vs Olympus SH-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm A150 vs Olympus SH-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm A150 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus SH-1 as a Portrait photography camera
19
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
36
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm A150 Street photography information
Olympus SH-1 Street photography information
54
lighter than average in class (130 grams)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports focus via touch
lighter than average (271 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm A150 Sports photography advice
Olympus SH-1 Sports photography advice
16
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
50
amazing zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
great battery life (380 per charge)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm A150 Travel photography info
Olympus SH-1 Travel photography info
55
lighter than average in class (130 grams)
built-in flash
missing Timelapse recording
low megapixels (10MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
74
great battery life (380 per charge)
lighter than average (271 grams)
supports focus via touch
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
very long zoom (600mm)
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
Photography Glossary

Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm A150 Landscape photography highlights
Olympus SH-1 Landscape photography highlights
26
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
49
fairly wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
great battery life (380 shots)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm A150 Vlogging advice
Olympus SH-1 Vlogging advice
25
lighter than average in class (130g)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external microphone jack
37
fairly wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with external microphone socket
lighter than average (271g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not have a selfie friendly display
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Fujifilm A150 vs Olympus SH-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm A150 and Olympus SH-1
 Fujifilm FinePix A150Olympus Stylus SH-1
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm FinePix A150 Olympus Stylus SH-1
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-02-04 2014-03-31
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - TruePic VII
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 3:2
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-107mm (3.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.0-6.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.90 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 130 gr (0.29 lb) 271 gr (0.60 lb)
Dimensions 92 x 61 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" 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 life - 380 photos
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $130 $349