Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Olympus SH-50

Its time to look more closely at the Fujifilm HS30EXR versus Olympus SH-50, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the Fujifilm HS30EXR (16MP) and the SH-50 (16MP) is pretty well matched but the Fujifilm HS30EXR (1/2") and SH-50 (1/2.3") have different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm HS30EXR was manufactured 12 months before the SH-50 so they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm HS30EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SH-50 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the Fujifilm HS30EXR scores against the SH-50 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR & Olympus SH-50. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm HS30EXR Gallery & Olympus SH-50 Gallery.

For those who are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm HS30EXR has physical dimensions of 131mm x 97mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") along with a weight of 687 grams (1.51 lbs) while the Olympus SH-50 has measurements of 112mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm HS30EXR versus Olympus SH-50 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm HS30EXR versus the SH-50.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm HS30EXR and SH-50 is 59 and 88 respectively.

Usually, it is very difficult to picture the difference between sensor dimensions only by looking at technical specs. The pic below should offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm HS30EXR and SH-50.

As you have seen, both cameras have the same MP albeit different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm HS30EXR uses the bigger sensor which will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult. The more aged Fujifilm HS30EXR is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.