Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Olympus SH-3

Lets take a deeper look at the Fujifilm HS50 EXR versus Olympus SH-3, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR (16MP) and the SH-3 (16MP) is very well matched but the Fujifilm HS50 EXR (1/2") and SH-3 (1/2.3") boast different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm HS50 EXR was manufactured 4 years earlier than the SH-3 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm HS50 EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SH-3 being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a simple overview of how the Fujifilm HS50 EXR grades versus the SH-3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR and Olympus Stylus SH-3. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm HS50 EXR Gallery and Olympus SH-3 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry your camera often, you should consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm HS50 EXR comes with physical dimensions of 135mm x 101mm x 146mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 5.7") having a weight of 808 grams (1.78 lbs) whilst the Olympus SH-3 has specifications of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm HS50 EXR versus Olympus SH-3 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR versus the SH-3.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and SH-3 is 54 and 88 respectively.

More often than not, it is very tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing only by looking at specs. The photograph below should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and SH-3.

All in all, each of the cameras come with the identical megapixel count but different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm HS50 EXR uses the larger sensor which should make achieving shallow DOF less difficult. The older Fujifilm HS50 EXR is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.