Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Olympus SH-2
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Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Olympus SH-2 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Olympus SH-2 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR & Olympus Stylus SH-2. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm HS50 EXR Gallery & Olympus SH-2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS50 EXR over the Olympus SH-2
Fujifilm HS50 EXR | SH-2 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very accurate focus | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer display (+460k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Olympus SH-2 over the Fujifilm HS50 EXR
SH-2 | Fujifilm HS50 EXR | |||
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Announced | March 2015 | ![]() | January 2013 | More modern by 26 months |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and Olympus SH-2
Fujifilm HS50 EXR | SH-2 | |||
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Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Olympus SH-2 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR | Olympus Stylus SH-2 | |
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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 |