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Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Olympus SH-50

Portability
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Imaging
40
Features
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Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR front
 
Olympus SH-50 front
Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
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Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Olympus SH-50 Key Specs

Fujifilm HS35EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 687g - 131 x 97 x 126mm
  • Revealed January 2013
  • Old Model is Fujifilm HS30EXR
  • Replacement is Fujifilm HS50 EXR
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 HS35EXR vs Olympus SH-50 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS35EXR over the Olympus SH-50

 Fujifilm HS35EXR SH-50 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Olympus SH-50 over the Fujifilm HS35EXR

 SH-50 Fujifilm HS35EXR 
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm HS35EXR and Olympus SH-50

 Fujifilm HS35EXR SH-50 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2013Similar age
Manual focus More exact focus
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Screen resolution460k460kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Olympus SH-50 Physical Comparison

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).

Check the Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Olympus SH-50 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Olympus SH-50 size comparison

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

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Olympus SH-50 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Olympus SH-50 Sensor Comparison

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.

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Olympus SH-50 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Olympus SH-50 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Olympus SH-50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR Portrait photography features
Olympus SH-50 Portrait photography features
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focusing manually
decent megapixels (16MP)
offers face detection focus
supports RAW files
sensor size is small (1/2")
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you can focus manually
MP count decent (16MP)
supports face detection autofocus
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR as a Street photography camera
Olympus SH-50 as a Street photography camera
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screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
sensor size is small (1/2")
heavier than others (687g)
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus by touch
lighter than competition (269 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm HS35EXR
Sports photography with Olympus SH-50
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great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
good battery pack (600 CIPA)
sensor size is small (1/2")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR Travel photography advice
Olympus SH-50 Travel photography advice
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good battery pack (600 CIPA)
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than others (687g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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lighter than competition (269 grams)
comes with focus by touch
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
great zoom (600mm)
missing Timelapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR Landscape photography factors
Olympus SH-50 Landscape photography factors
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focusing manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
supports RAW files
good battery pack (600 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is small (1/2")
lack of Time Lapse recording
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you can focus manually
really wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR as a Vlogging camera
Olympus SH-50 as a Vlogging camera
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reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of external mic port
heavier than others (687g)
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really wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (269g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
missing external microphone port
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Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Olympus SH-50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm HS35EXR and Olympus SH-50
 Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXROlympus SH-50
General Information
Company FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR Olympus SH-50
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-01-07 2013-01-08
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Chip EXR TruePic VI
Sensor type EXRCMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Highest boosted ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.0-6.9
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor with Sunny Day mode -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 15 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 11.0 frames per second 12.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.10 m (Wide: 30cm - 7.1m / Tele: 2.0m - 3.8m ) 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 687 grams (1.51 lbs) 269 grams (0.59 lbs)
Physical dimensions 131 x 97 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") 112 x 63 x 42mm (4.4" 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 600 pictures -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-W126 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 feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $380 $300