Fujifilm F800EXR vs Olympus SH-50
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Fujifilm F800EXR vs Olympus SH-50 Key Specs
(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
- 232g - 105 x 63 x 36mm
- Released July 2012
- Old Model is Fujifilm F770EXR
- New Model is Fujifilm F900EXR
(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
- Revealed January 2013

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Olympus SH-50 Overview
Following is a extensive comparison of the Fujifilm F800EXR vs Olympus SH-50, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the Fujifilm F800EXR (16MP) and the SH-50 (16MP) is pretty similar but the Fujifilm F800EXR (1/2") and SH-50 (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizes.

The Fujifilm F800EXR was manufactured 5 months prior to the SH-50 and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the Fujifilm F800EXR matches up versus the SH-50 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Olympus SH-50 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix F800EXR and Olympus SH-50. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm F800EXR Gallery and Olympus SH-50 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm F800EXR over the Olympus SH-50
Fujifilm F800EXR | SH-50 |
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Reasons to pick Olympus SH-50 over the Fujifilm F800EXR
SH-50 | Fujifilm F800EXR | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More exact focusing | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Fujifilm F800EXR and Olympus SH-50
Fujifilm F800EXR | SH-50 | |||
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Revealed | July 2012 | ![]() | January 2013 | Similar generation |
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal screen dimensions |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 460k | The same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen |
Fujifilm F800EXR vs Olympus SH-50 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to carry around your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm F800EXR comes with physical dimensions of 105mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4") along with a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Olympus SH-50 has sizing 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 F800EXR vs Olympus SH-50 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm F800EXR versus the SH-50.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm F800EXR and SH-50 is 90 and 88 respectively.

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Olympus SH-50 Sensor Comparison
Often, its difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizes only by reviewing specifications. The image below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm F800EXR and SH-50.
To sum up, each of the cameras have the same resolution albeit different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm F800EXR provides the bigger sensor which should make achieving shallower DOF less difficult.

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Olympus SH-50 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm F800EXR vs Olympus SH-50 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix F800EXR | Olympus SH-50 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | FujiFilm | Olympus |
Model | Fujifilm FinePix F800EXR | Olympus SH-50 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2012-07-25 | 2013-01-08 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | 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 | 16 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 12800 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-500mm (20.0x) | 25-600mm (24.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.5-5.3 | f/3.0-6.9 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.6 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 460k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | TFT color LCD monitor | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8 seconds | 15 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 11.0fps | 12.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.70 m (Wide: 15 cm–3.7 m / Tele: 90 cm–2.4m) | 4.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 232 gr (0.51 pounds) | 269 gr (0.59 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 105 x 63 x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4") | 112 x 63 x 42mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 41 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 19.5 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 10.9 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 143 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 300 pictures | - |
Form of battery | 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 | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $330 | $300 |