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Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Olympus SH-2

Portability
91 Imaging
38 Features
42 Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR front
 
Olympus Stylus SH-2 front
Portability
88 Imaging
40 Features
51 Overall
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Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Olympus SH-2 Key Specs

Fujifilm F500 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 215g - 104 x 63 x 33mm
  • Announced January 2011
Olympus SH-2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 271g - 109 x 63 x 42mm
  • Revealed March 2015
  • Superseded the Olympus SH-1
  • Updated by Olympus SH-3
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Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Olympus SH-2 Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Fujifilm F500 EXR versus Olympus SH-2, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies FujiFilm and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm F500 EXR (16MP) and the SH-2 (16MP) is pretty comparable but the Fujifilm F500 EXR (1/2") and SH-2 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm F500 EXR was revealed 5 years prior to the SH-2 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the Fujifilm F500 EXR scores vs the SH-2 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F500 EXR over the Olympus SH-2

          

          

            
 Fujifilm F500 EXR SH-2 
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Olympus SH-2 over the Fujifilm F500 EXR

          

          

            
 SH-2 Fujifilm F500 EXR 
RevealedMarch 2015January 2011More modern by 50 months
Touch friendly screen  Quickly navigate
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Fujifilm F500 EXR and Olympus SH-2

          

          

            
 Fujifilm F500 EXR SH-2 
Manually focus  No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Screen resolution460k460kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen  Neither includes selfie screen
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Olympus SH-2 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
If you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm F500 EXR features outer measurements of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Olympus SH-2 has measurements of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).
Compare the Fujifilm F500 EXR versus Olympus SH-2 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm F500 EXR versus the SH-2.
Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Olympus SH-2 size comparison
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm F500 EXR and SH-2 is 91 and 88 respectively.
Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Olympus SH-2 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Olympus SH-2 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Oftentimes, it is tough to envision the difference in sensor sizes purely by seeing specs. The picture underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm F500 EXR and SH-2.
All in all, the 2 cameras offer the same exact MP albeit not the same sensor sizes. The Fujifilm F500 EXR contains the bigger sensor which will make getting shallow depth of field easier. The more aged Fujifilm F500 EXR will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

            Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Olympus SH-2 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Olympus SH-2 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Olympus SH-2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Fujifilm F500 EXR Portrait photography information
Olympus SH-2 Portrait photography information
30
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 manual focus not available
 can't use external flash
 sensor size is tiny (1/2")
 lacks RAW files
44
 MP count good (16MP)
 offers face detect focus
 saves RAW files
 focusing manually not possible
 cannot use external flash
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison
Fujifilm F500 EXR Street photography details
Olympus SH-2 Street photography details
61
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than competition (215 grams)
 screen does not articulate
 sensor size is tiny (1/2")
 lacks RAW files
70
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 saves RAW files
 boasts touch focus
 lighter than competitors in class (271g)
 no moving screen
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Fujifilm F500 EXR
Sports photography with Olympus SH-2
47
 excellent zoom range (24-360mm  15.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 features tracking focus
 low frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2")
 lacks phase detect autofocus
51
 great zoom range (25-600mm  24.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count good (16MP)
 offers tracking focus
 great battery (380 shots)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Fujifilm F500 EXR Travel photography advice
Olympus SH-2 Travel photography advice
69
 lighter than competition (215 grams)
 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 flash built-in
 rather wide (24mm)
 long reach (360mm)
 missing Timelapse mode
 doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
74
 great battery (380 CIPA)
 lighter than competitors in class (271g)
 boasts touch focus
 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 quite wide (25mm)
 great zoom (600mm)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Fujifilm F500 EXR
Landscape photography with Olympus SH-2
44
 rather wide (24mm)
 decent sized screen (3")
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 manual focus not available
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2")
 lacks RAW files
 missing Timelapse mode
54
 quite wide (25mm)
 screen is a good size (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count good (16MP)
 saves RAW files
 great battery (380 shots)
 focusing manually not possible
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
Photography Glossary
Vlogging Comparison
Fujifilm F500 EXR Vlogging highlights
Olympus SH-2 Vlogging highlights
33
 rather wide (24mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than competition (215 grams)
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
 missing microphone port
34
 quite wide (25mm)
 has touchscreen
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 offers face detect focus
 great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than competitors in class (271g)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 lack of mic port
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Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Olympus SH-2 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F500 EXR and Olympus SH-2
 Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXROlympus Stylus SH-2
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR Olympus Stylus SH-2
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-01-05 2015-03-11
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor EXR TruePic VII
Sensor type EXRCMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Highest boosted ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Tracking autofocus    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-360mm (15.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.0-6.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per sec 11.5 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 3.20 m 8.30 m (at ISO 3200)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4 H.264
Mic jack    
Headphone jack    
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 seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 215g (0.47 pounds) 271g (0.60 pounds)
Dimensions 104 x 63 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 images
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-50 LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto shutter(Dog, Cat)) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Storage slots One One
Retail price $430 $399