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Fujifilm F800EXR vs Olympus SH-50

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43
Fujifilm FinePix F800EXR front
 
Olympus SH-50 front
Portability
88
Imaging
39
Features
48
Overall
42

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Olympus SH-50 Key Specs

Fujifilm F800EXR
(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
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
  • Revealed January 2013
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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.

Photography Glossary

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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F800EXR over the Olympus SH-50

 Fujifilm F800EXR SH-50 

Reasons to pick Olympus SH-50 over the Fujifilm F800EXR

 SH-50 Fujifilm F800EXR 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm F800EXR and Olympus SH-50

 Fujifilm F800EXR SH-50 
RevealedJuly 2012January 2013Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Screen resolution460k460kThe 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Olympus SH-50 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Olympus SH-50 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Olympus SH-50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm F800EXR
Portrait photography with Olympus SH-50
43
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
comes with face detect focus
exports RAW files
no manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2")
43
manual focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
supports face detection focusing
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm F800EXR
Street photography with Olympus SH-50
68
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
lighter than competition (232g)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2")
64
image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch focus
lighter than others in class (269g)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR as a Sports photography camera
Olympus SH-50 as a Sports photography camera
52
incredible zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
sensor is small (1/2")
no phase detect auto focus
48
amazing zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR Travel photography highlights
Olympus SH-50 Travel photography highlights
68
lighter than competition (232 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
long zoom (500mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than others in class (269g)
provides touch focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
long zoom (600mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR Landscape photography features
Olympus SH-50 Landscape photography features
49
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
exports RAW files
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor is small (1/2")
does not have Time Lapse recording
49
manual focus
rather wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR Vlogging features
Olympus SH-50 Vlogging features
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (232 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have mic socket
34
rather wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (269 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic jack
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Fujifilm F800EXR vs Olympus SH-50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F800EXR and Olympus SH-50
 Fujifilm FinePix F800EXROlympus SH-50
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