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Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Olympus SH-3

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR front
 
Olympus Stylus SH-3 front
Portability
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Imaging
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Features
51
Overall
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Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Olympus SH-3 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
  • Announced January 2013
  • Old Model is Fujifilm HS35EXR
Olympus SH-3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 271g - 109 x 63 x 42mm
  • Launched February 2016
  • Older Model is Olympus SH-2
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Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Olympus SH-3 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS50 EXR over the Olympus SH-3

 Fujifilm HS50 EXR SH-3 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution920k460kClearer display (+460k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Olympus SH-3 over the Fujifilm HS50 EXR

 SH-3 Fujifilm HS50 EXR 
LaunchedFebruary 2016January 2013Fresher by 37 months
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and Olympus SH-3

 Fujifilm HS50 EXR SH-3 
Display size3"3"Same display size

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Olympus SH-3 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Olympus SH-3 size comparison

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

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Olympus SH-3 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Olympus SH-3 Sensor Comparison

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.

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Olympus SH-3 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Olympus SH-3 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Olympus SH-3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR Portrait photography features
Olympus SH-3 Portrait photography features
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manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
supports RAW files
sensor is small (1/2")
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decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
manual focus not available
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR Street photography information
Olympus SH-3 Street photography information
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screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
sensor is small (1/2")
more heavy than competitors (808 grams)
70
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
features touch focus
lighter than competition (271g)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR Sports photography factors
Olympus SH-3 Sports photography factors
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amazing zoom range (24-1000mm 41.7 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
good battery pack (500 per charge)
comes with phase detect AF
sensor is small (1/2")
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amazing zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
great battery power (380 shots)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR as a Travel photography camera
Olympus SH-3 as a Travel photography camera
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good battery pack (500 per charge)
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
quite wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1000mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors (808 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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great battery power (380 per charge)
lighter than competition (271g)
features touch focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
great zoom (600mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus SH-3 as a Landscape photography camera
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manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
supports RAW files
good battery pack (500 per charge)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is small (1/2")
does not have Timelapse recording
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pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
exports RAW files
great battery power (380 shots)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR as a Vlogging camera
Olympus SH-3 as a Vlogging camera
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quite wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have external microphone support
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than competitors (808 grams)
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pretty wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lighter than competition (271g)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no microphone jack
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Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Olympus SH-3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm HS50 EXR and Olympus SH-3
 Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXROlympus Stylus SH-3
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR Olympus Stylus SH-3
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-01-07 2016-02-08
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor EXR Processor II TruePic VII
Sensor type EXRCMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing 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 images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1000mm (41.7x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.0-6.9
Macro focus distance 0cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 920 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 920 thousand dot -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 11.0 frames/s 11.5 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 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) 3840 x 2160 (15 fps), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 808 grams (1.78 pounds) 271 grams (0.60 pounds)
Physical 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 score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 500 shots 380 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - LI-92B
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $500 $579