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Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Olympus SH-2

Portability
54
Imaging
40
Features
71
Overall
52
Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR front
 
Olympus Stylus SH-2 front
Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Olympus SH-2 Key Specs

Fujifilm HS50 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1000mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 808g - 135 x 101 x 146mm
  • Revealed January 2013
  • Older Model is Fujifilm HS35EXR
Olympus SH-2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 271g - 109 x 63 x 42mm
  • Announced March 2015
  • Old Model is Olympus SH-1
  • Newer Model is Olympus SH-3
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Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Olympus SH-2 Overview

In this write-up, we are looking at the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and Olympus SH-2, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR (16MP) and the SH-2 (16MP) is very well matched but the Fujifilm HS50 EXR (1/2") and SH-2 (1/2.3") possess different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm HS50 EXR was announced 3 years prior to the SH-2 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm HS50 EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SH-2 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the Fujifilm HS50 EXR grades versus the SH-2 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS50 EXR over the Olympus SH-2

 Fujifilm HS50 EXR SH-2 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution920k460kClearer display (+460k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Olympus SH-2 over the Fujifilm HS50 EXR

 SH-2 Fujifilm HS50 EXR 
AnnouncedMarch 2015January 2013More modern by 26 months
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and Olympus SH-2

 Fujifilm HS50 EXR SH-2 
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Olympus SH-2 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm HS50 EXR offers external dimensions of 135mm x 101mm x 146mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 5.7") with a weight of 808 grams (1.78 lbs) while the Olympus SH-2 has dimensions of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") and a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and Olympus SH-2 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs the SH-2.

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Olympus SH-2 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and SH-2 is 54 and 88 respectively.

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Olympus SH-2 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Olympus SH-2 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizes purely by checking technical specs. The image underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and SH-2.

As you can tell, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact resolution but different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm HS50 EXR has the larger sensor which will make obtaining bokeh easier. The more aged Fujifilm HS50 EXR is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Olympus SH-2 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Olympus SH-2 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Olympus SH-2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm HS50 EXR
Portrait photography with Olympus SH-2
56
you can focus manually
MP count good (16MP)
has face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
sensor is small (1/2")
44
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR Street photography info
Olympus SH-2 Street photography info
53
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
sensor is small (1/2")
more heavy than competition (808 grams)
70
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
features touch focus
lighter than competitors (271 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR Sports photography information
Olympus SH-2 Sports photography information
62
excellent zoom range (24-1000mm 41.7 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (500 per charge)
sensor has phase detect AF
sensor is small (1/2")
51
incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
great battery power (380 per charge)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR as a Travel photography camera
Olympus SH-2 as a Travel photography camera
56
better than average battery life (500 shots)
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
relatively wide (24mm)
very long reach (1000mm)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (808 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
74
great battery power (380 per charge)
lighter than competitors (271 grams)
features touch focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
great reach (600mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR Landscape photography factors
Olympus SH-2 Landscape photography factors
53
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
delivers RAW formats
better than average battery life (500 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is small (1/2")
missing Timelapse recording
54
really wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
exports RAW formats
great battery power (380 CIPA)
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR Vlogging details
Olympus SH-2 Vlogging details
59
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes external microphone support
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than competition (808g)
34
really wide (25mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (271g)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external mic socket
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Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Olympus SH-2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm HS50 EXR and Olympus SH-2
 Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXROlympus Stylus SH-2
General Information
Company FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR Olympus Stylus SH-2
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-01-07 2015-03-11
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR Processor II TruePic VII
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 area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias 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
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1000mm (41.7x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.0-6.9
Macro focusing range 0cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 920k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 920k dots -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 11.0 frames per sec 11.5 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 8.30 m (at ISO 3200)
Flash options - Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 808g (1.78 lbs) 271g (0.60 lbs)
Dimensions 135 x 101 x 146mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 5.7") 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 500 images 380 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - LI-92B
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $500 $399