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Fujifilm S1 vs Olympus SH-50

Portability
60
Imaging
40
Features
67
Overall
50
Fujifilm FinePix S1 front
 
Olympus SH-50 front
Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43

Fujifilm S1 vs Olympus SH-50 Key Specs

Fujifilm S1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 680g - 133 x 91 x 110mm
  • Launched January 2014
Olympus SH-50
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 269g - 112 x 63 x 42mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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Fujifilm S1 vs Olympus SH-50 Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Fujifilm S1 and Olympus SH-50, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the Fujifilm S1 (16MP) and the SH-50 (16MP) is fairly close and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S1 was brought out 13 months later than the SH-50 making them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm S1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SH-50 being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the Fujifilm S1 scores against the SH-50 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1 over the Olympus SH-50

 Fujifilm S1 SH-50 
IntroducedJanuary 2014January 2013Fresher by 13 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution920k460kCrisper display (+460k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Olympus SH-50 over the Fujifilm S1

 SH-50 Fujifilm S1 
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm S1 and Olympus SH-50

 Fujifilm S1 SH-50 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Display size3"3"Same display sizing

Fujifilm S1 vs Olympus SH-50 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry your camera often, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S1 enjoys outer dimensions of 133mm x 91mm x 110mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.3") having a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) while the Olympus SH-50 has proportions of 112mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") having a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm S1 and Olympus SH-50 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm S1 compared to the SH-50.

Fujifilm S1 vs Olympus SH-50 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S1 and SH-50 is 60 and 88 respectively.

Fujifilm S1 vs Olympus SH-50 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S1 vs Olympus SH-50 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizing merely by researching technical specs. The visual here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S1 and SH-50.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same resolution so you can expect comparable quality of photographs however you should factor the age of the cameras into account. The newer Fujifilm S1 should have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm S1 vs Olympus SH-50 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S1 vs Olympus SH-50 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S1 vs Olympus SH-50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm S1
Portrait photography with Olympus SH-50
56
manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
saves RAW files
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
44
you can focus manually
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Street photography highlights
Olympus SH-50 Street photography highlights
58
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
more heavy than competitors (680 grams)
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch to focus
lighter than competition in class (269g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Sports photography highlights
Olympus SH-50 Sports photography highlights
57
incredible zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
environment sealing
great battery (350 per charge)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
48
long zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
offers tracking focus
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Travel photography information
Olympus SH-50 Travel photography information
63
great battery (350 shots)
environment sealing
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
relatively wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1200mm)
more heavy than competitors (680g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competition in class (269g)
offers touch to focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
long zoom (600mm)
missing Timelapse function
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S1 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus SH-50 as a Landscape photography camera
58
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
great battery (350 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
49
you can focus manually
really wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm S1
Vlogging with Olympus SH-50
57
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
no microphone socket
more heavy than competitors (680 grams)
34
really wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (269g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
missing microphone support
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Fujifilm S1 vs Olympus SH-50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S1 and Olympus SH-50
 Fujifilm FinePix S1Olympus SH-50
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm FinePix S1 Olympus SH-50
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2014-01-06 2013-01-08
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - TruePic VI
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 12800 6400
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.0-6.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 920k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 920k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 15s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 8.00 m 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 680 grams (1.50 lbs) 269 grams (0.59 lbs)
Physical dimensions 133 x 91 x 110mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.3") 112 x 63 x 42mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 350 images -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-85 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, Pet Auto Shutter)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $400 $300