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Fujifilm F770EXR vs Olympus SH-1

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43
Fujifilm FinePix F770EXR front
 
Olympus Stylus SH-1 front
Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
45

Fujifilm F770EXR vs Olympus SH-1 Key Specs

Fujifilm F770EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 234g - 105 x 63 x 36mm
  • Announced January 2012
  • Replacement is Fujifilm F800EXR
Olympus SH-1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 271g - 109 x 63 x 42mm
  • Released March 2014
  • Successor is Olympus SH-2
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Fujifilm F770EXR vs Olympus SH-1 Overview

In this article, we will be reviewing the Fujifilm F770EXR versus Olympus SH-1, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm F770EXR (16MP) and the SH-1 (16MP) is relatively close but the Fujifilm F770EXR (1/2") and SH-1 (1/2.3") use different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm F770EXR was released 3 years earlier than the SH-1 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summation of how the Fujifilm F770EXR matches up against the SH-1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Fujifilm F770EXR over the Olympus SH-1

 Fujifilm F770EXR SH-1 

Reasons to pick Olympus SH-1 over the Fujifilm F770EXR

 SH-1 Fujifilm F770EXR 
ReleasedMarch 2014January 2012More modern by 27 months
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm F770EXR and Olympus SH-1

 Fujifilm F770EXR SH-1 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Screen resolution460k460kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Fujifilm F770EXR vs Olympus SH-1 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm F770EXR enjoys outside dimensions of 105mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4") with a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs) whilst the Olympus SH-1 has sizing of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") having a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm F770EXR versus Olympus SH-1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at the time. Following is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm F770EXR compared to the SH-1.

Fujifilm F770EXR vs Olympus SH-1 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm F770EXR and SH-1 is 90 and 88 respectively.

Fujifilm F770EXR vs Olympus SH-1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F770EXR vs Olympus SH-1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizes only by viewing technical specs. The pic here will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm F770EXR and SH-1.

As you can tell, each of the cameras offer the same exact MP albeit different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm F770EXR has the bigger sensor which will make getting bokeh easier. The more aged Fujifilm F770EXR will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm F770EXR vs Olympus SH-1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F770EXR vs Olympus SH-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F770EXR vs Olympus SH-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm F770EXR Portrait photography advice
Olympus SH-1 Portrait photography advice
43
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2")
37
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
includes face detection focus
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm F770EXR as a Street photography camera
Olympus SH-1 as a Street photography camera
68
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
lighter than competition in class (234g)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2")
64
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
boasts touch focus
lighter than competitors (271g)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm F770EXR Sports photography features
Olympus SH-1 Sports photography features
52
incredible zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
sensor size is very small (1/2")
does not have phase detect autofocus
51
excellent zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (380 per charge)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm F770EXR Travel photography highlights
Olympus SH-1 Travel photography highlights
68
lighter than competition in class (234 grams)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
long zoom (500mm)
no Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
74
better than average battery power (380 shots)
lighter than competitors (271g)
boasts touch focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
long zoom (600mm)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm F770EXR
Landscape photography with Olympus SH-1
49
reasonably wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
supports RAW files
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is very small (1/2")
no Timelapse function
49
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
better than average battery power (380 CIPA)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F770EXR Vlogging info
Olympus SH-1 Vlogging info
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (234g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no external microphone port
37
rather wide (25mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes external mic support
lighter than competitors (271 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
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Fujifilm F770EXR vs Olympus SH-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F770EXR and Olympus SH-1
 Fujifilm FinePix F770EXROlympus Stylus SH-1
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm FinePix F770EXR Olympus Stylus SH-1
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-01-05 2014-03-31
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-500mm (20.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.0-6.9
Macro focus range 5cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 11.0 frames/s 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.70 m (Wide: 15 cm–3.7 m / Tele: 90 cm–2.4m) -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 234g (0.52 pounds) 271g (0.60 pounds)
Dimensions 105 x 63 x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4") 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 photographs
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-50A LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat)) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Card slots One One
Launch price $480 $349