Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Olympus SP-610UZ

Following is a extensive review of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and Olympus SP-610UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR (16MP) and the SP-610UZ (14MP) is relatively well matched but the Fujifilm HS50 EXR (1/2") and SP-610UZ (1/2.3") use different sensor sizing.

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm HS50 EXR was launched 2 years after the SP-610UZ which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm HS50 EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SP-610UZ being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short view of how the Fujifilm HS50 EXR grades versus the SP-610UZ when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR and Olympus SP-610UZ. The complete galleries are provided at Fujifilm HS50 EXR Gallery and Olympus SP-610UZ Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm HS50 EXR features physical dimensions of 135mm x 101mm x 146mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 5.7") with a weight of 808 grams (1.78 lbs) whilst the Olympus SP-610UZ has dimensions of 107mm x 73mm x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and Olympus SP-610UZ in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and the SP-610UZ.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and SP-610UZ is 54 and 79 respectively.

Sometimes, it is tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizes simply by looking at technical specs. The picture here should give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and SP-610UZ.

As you have seen, both of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm HS50 EXR featuring a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF easier and the Fujifilm HS50 EXR will resolve greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm HS50 EXR should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.