Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Olympus 1

In this write-up, we are matching up the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and Olympus 1, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR (16MP) and 1 (12MP) and the Fujifilm HS50 EXR (1/2") and 1 (1/1.7") possess different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm HS50 EXR was manufactured 10 months before the 1 and they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the Fujifilm HS50 EXR matches up versus the 1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR & Olympus Stylus 1. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm HS50 EXR Gallery & Olympus 1 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm HS50 EXR comes with outside measurements of 135mm x 101mm x 146mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 5.7") having a weight of 808 grams (1.78 lbs) and the Olympus 1 has dimensions of 116mm x 87mm x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") along with a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and Olympus 1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at the time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and the 1.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and 1 is 54 and 79 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be hard to picture the gap between sensor sizing simply by reading specs. The graphic below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and 1.

All in all, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm HS50 EXR due to its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF more challenging and the Fujifilm HS50 EXR will offer extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The older Fujifilm HS50 EXR is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.