Fujifilm JX370 vs Olympus SH-50

In this write-up, we are looking at the Fujifilm JX370 and Olympus SH-50, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm JX370 (14MP) and the SH-50 (16MP) is very well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JX370 was manufactured 17 months earlier than the SH-50 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a brief summation of how the Fujifilm JX370 grades against the SH-50 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix JX370 & Olympus SH-50. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm JX370 Gallery & Olympus SH-50 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm JX370 features physical dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Olympus SH-50 has dimensions of 112mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm JX370 vs the SH-50.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm JX370 and SH-50 is 95 and 88 respectively.

Quite often, it is hard to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions just by reading through a spec sheet. The picture below will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm JX370 and SH-50.

Clearly, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can expect to see the Olympus SH-50 to give you greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm JX370 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.