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Fujifilm F660EXR vs Olympus SH-50

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix F660EXR front
 
Olympus SH-50 front
Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43

Fujifilm F660EXR vs Olympus SH-50 Key Specs

Fujifilm F660EXR
(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
  • 217g - 104 x 59 x 33mm
  • Released January 2012
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 F660EXR vs Olympus SH-50 Overview

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Fujifilm F660EXR versus Olympus SH-50, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the Fujifilm F660EXR (16MP) and the SH-50 (16MP) is pretty similar but the Fujifilm F660EXR (1/2") and SH-50 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm F660EXR was released 12 months earlier than the SH-50 so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the Fujifilm F660EXR grades against the SH-50 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F660EXR over the Olympus SH-50

 Fujifilm F660EXR SH-50 

Reasons to pick Olympus SH-50 over the Fujifilm F660EXR

 SH-50 Fujifilm F660EXR 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2012Newer by 12 months
Focus manually More precise focusing
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm F660EXR and Olympus SH-50

 Fujifilm F660EXR SH-50 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Screen resolution460k460kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Fujifilm F660EXR vs Olympus SH-50 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm F660EXR has physical dimensions of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 217 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Olympus SH-50 has sizing of 112mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") having a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm F660EXR versus Olympus SH-50 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm F660EXR vs the SH-50.

Fujifilm F660EXR vs Olympus SH-50 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm F660EXR and SH-50 is 91 and 88 respectively.

Fujifilm F660EXR vs Olympus SH-50 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F660EXR vs Olympus SH-50 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is hard to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions just by reading technical specs. The pic underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm F660EXR and SH-50.

As you have seen, each of these cameras feature the identical megapixels albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm F660EXR includes the bigger sensor which will make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult. The more aged Fujifilm F660EXR is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm F660EXR vs Olympus SH-50 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F660EXR vs Olympus SH-50 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F660EXR vs Olympus SH-50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm F660EXR Portrait photography info
Olympus SH-50 Portrait photography info
37
good resolution (16MP)
comes with face detection focusing
no manual focus
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2")
doesn't have RAW support
44
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm F660EXR as a Street photography camera
Olympus SH-50 as a Street photography camera
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (217 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2")
doesn't have RAW support
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus via touch
lighter than others in class (269g)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm F660EXR Sports photography highlights
Olympus SH-50 Sports photography highlights
53
long zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
small sensor (1/2")
doesn't have phase detect AF
48
incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm F660EXR Travel photography information
Olympus SH-50 Travel photography information
69
lighter than others (217 grams)
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
very long reach (360mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than others in class (269 grams)
comes with focus via touch
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
long zoom (600mm)
no Time Lapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm F660EXR Landscape photography highlights
Olympus SH-50 Landscape photography highlights
45
relatively wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
small sensor (1/2")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
49
you can focus manually
decently wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F660EXR as a Vlogging camera
Olympus SH-50 as a Vlogging camera
34
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (217g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
missing external mic socket
34
decently wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (269g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not have a selfie friendly display
no external mic socket
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Fujifilm F660EXR vs Olympus SH-50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F660EXR and Olympus SH-50
 Fujifilm FinePix F660EXROlympus SH-50
General Information
Make FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm FinePix F660EXR Olympus SH-50
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-01-05 2013-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR TruePic VI
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 surface 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
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-360mm (15.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.0-6.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 15 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 11.0 frames per second 12.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.20 m (Wide: 3.2 m/5.9in / Tele: 90 cm�1.9 m) 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 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 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 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 Yes None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 217 gr (0.48 lbs) 269 gr (0.59 lbs)
Physical dimensions 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 112 x 63 x 42mm (4.4" 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 300 photos -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-50A SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat)) Yes (2 or 12 sec, Pet Auto Shutter)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $230 $300