Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Olympus TG-610

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Olympus TG-610, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR (16MP) and the TG-610 (14MP) is pretty comparable but the Fujifilm HS50 EXR (1/2") and TG-610 (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm HS50 EXR was unveiled 2 years later than the TG-610 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm HS50 EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus TG-610 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the Fujifilm HS50 EXR scores versus the TG-610 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR & Olympus TG-610. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm HS50 EXR Gallery & Olympus TG-610 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm HS50 EXR features physical measurements of 135mm x 101mm x 146mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 5.7") accompanied by a weight of 808 grams (1.78 lbs) and the Olympus TG-610 has measurements of 96mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") and a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose during that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and the TG-610.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and TG-610 is 54 and 93 respectively.

Quite often, it's tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizing just by going through specifications. The photograph here will give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and TG-610.

To sum up, each of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm HS50 EXR using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Fujifilm HS50 EXR will provide greater detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm HS50 EXR provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.