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Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Olympus SH-50

Portability
54
Imaging
40
Features
71
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR front
 
Olympus SH-50 front
Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Olympus SH-50 Key Specs

Fujifilm HS50 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1000mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 808g - 135 x 101 x 146mm
  • Introduced January 2013
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm HS35EXR
Olympus SH-50
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 269g - 112 x 63 x 42mm
  • Announced January 2013
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Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Olympus SH-50 Overview

Following is a extensive overview of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and Olympus SH-50, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies FujiFilm and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR (16MP) and the SH-50 (16MP) is fairly comparable but the Fujifilm HS50 EXR (1/2") and SH-50 (1/2.3") use different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm HS50 EXR was brought out about the same time to the SH-50 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm HS50 EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SH-50 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short overview of how the Fujifilm HS50 EXR grades vs the SH-50 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS50 EXR over the Olympus SH-50

 Fujifilm HS50 EXR SH-50 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution920k460kClearer display (+460k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Olympus SH-50 over the Fujifilm HS50 EXR

 SH-50 Fujifilm HS50 EXR 
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and Olympus SH-50

 Fujifilm HS50 EXR SH-50 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2013Same age
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Olympus SH-50 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm HS50 EXR enjoys exterior dimensions of 135mm x 101mm x 146mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 5.7") and a weight of 808 grams (1.78 lbs) while the Olympus SH-50 has specifications of 112mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") and a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and Olympus SH-50 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR compared to the SH-50.

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Olympus SH-50 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and SH-50 is 54 and 88 respectively.

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Olympus SH-50 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Olympus SH-50 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizes merely by seeing specifications. The picture underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and SH-50.

Plainly, both the cameras have got the exact same resolution but different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm HS50 EXR includes the larger sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower depth of field easier.

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Olympus SH-50 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Olympus SH-50 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Olympus SH-50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR Portrait photography highlights
Olympus SH-50 Portrait photography highlights
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you can focus manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focusing
supports RAW files
tiny sensor (1/2")
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manual focus
good MP (16MP)
has face detection focusing
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm HS50 EXR
Street photography with Olympus SH-50
53
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
tiny sensor (1/2")
heavier than competitors (808 grams)
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has touch to focus
lighter than others (269 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR Sports photography advice
Olympus SH-50 Sports photography advice
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excellent zoom range (24-1000mm 41.7 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
great battery pack (500 shots)
supports phase detect AF
tiny sensor (1/2")
48
great zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR Travel photography advice
Olympus SH-50 Travel photography advice
56
great battery pack (500 CIPA)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
fairly wide (24mm)
long zoom (1000mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors (808 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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lighter than others (269g)
has touch to focus
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
very long zoom (600mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm HS50 EXR
Landscape photography with Olympus SH-50
53
you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
supports RAW files
great battery pack (500 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor (1/2")
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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manual focus
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm HS50 EXR
Vlogging with Olympus SH-50
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fairly wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with external mic support
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
heavier than competitors (808 grams)
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fairly wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (269g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
missing external mic socket
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Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Olympus SH-50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm HS50 EXR and Olympus SH-50
 Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXROlympus SH-50
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR Olympus SH-50
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-01-07 2013-01-08
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR Processor II 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 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 12800 6400
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1000mm (41.7x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.0-6.9
Macro focus distance 0cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 920 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 920 thousand dots -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 15 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 11.0 frames/s 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 4.00 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 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 file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 808 gr (1.78 pounds) 269 gr (0.59 pounds)
Dimensions 135 x 101 x 146mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 5.7") 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 500 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - SLB-10A
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec, Pet Auto Shutter)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail cost $500 $300