Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Olympus SH-50

Following is a in-depth overview of the Fujifilm F600 EXR versus Olympus SH-50, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm F600 EXR (16MP) and the SH-50 (16MP) is very close but the Fujifilm F600 EXR (1/2") and SH-50 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm F600 EXR was revealed 17 months before the SH-50 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the Fujifilm F600 EXR grades against the SH-50 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix F600 EXR & Olympus SH-50. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm F600 EXR Gallery & Olympus SH-50 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm F600 EXR features outside dimensions of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Olympus SH-50 has measurements of 112mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm F600 EXR versus Olympus SH-50 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm F600 EXR and the SH-50.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm F600 EXR and SH-50 is 91 and 88 respectively.

Sometimes, it is difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes purely by researching technical specs. The picture here may give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm F600 EXR and SH-50.

As you can tell, the two cameras have got the exact same megapixels but not the same sensor sizes. The Fujifilm F600 EXR features the larger sensor which will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult. The more aged Fujifilm F600 EXR will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.