Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS

The following is a extensive review of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR versus Olympus SZ-16 iHS, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR (16MP) and the SZ-16 iHS (16MP) is relatively close but the Fujifilm HS50 EXR (1/2") and SZ-16 iHS (1/2.3") use different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm HS50 EXR was manufactured within a month of the SZ-16 iHS and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm HS50 EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SZ-16 iHS being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the Fujifilm HS50 EXR scores versus the SZ-16 iHS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR and Olympus SZ-16 iHS. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm HS50 EXR Gallery and Olympus SZ-16 iHS Gallery.

If you're looking to travel with your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm HS50 EXR features exterior dimensions of 135mm x 101mm x 146mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 5.7") accompanied by a weight of 808 grams (1.78 lbs) whilst the Olympus SZ-16 iHS has specifications of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") along with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm HS50 EXR versus Olympus SZ-16 iHS in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have during that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR against the SZ-16 iHS.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and SZ-16 iHS is 54 and 89 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions purely by viewing specs. The image below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and SZ-16 iHS.

All in all, both of those cameras have got the exact same MP albeit different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm HS50 EXR has got the bigger sensor which is going to make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult.