Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Olympus SH-50

The following is a extensive review of the Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Olympus SH-50, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the Fujifilm HS35EXR (16MP) and the SH-50 (16MP) is pretty similar but the Fujifilm HS35EXR (1/2") and SH-50 (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm HS35EXR was introduced within a month of the SH-50 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm HS35EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SH-50 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the Fujifilm HS35EXR matches up versus the SH-50 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR & Olympus SH-50. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm HS35EXR Gallery & Olympus SH-50 Gallery.

When you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm HS35EXR enjoys outer dimensions of 131mm x 97mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") and a weight of 687 grams (1.51 lbs) whilst the Olympus SH-50 has dimensions of 112mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") along with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm HS35EXR compared to the SH-50.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm HS35EXR and SH-50 is 59 and 88 respectively.

Usually, it can be difficult to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions only by going over technical specs. The picture underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm HS35EXR and SH-50.

As you can tell, both the cameras have the same MP albeit different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm HS35EXR features the bigger sensor which should make getting shallow depth of field less difficult.