Fujifilm S4200 vs Olympus SH-50

On this page, we will be looking at the Fujifilm S4200 and Olympus SH-50, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the Fujifilm S4200 (14MP) and the SH-50 (16MP) is relatively close and both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S4200 was announced 12 months before the SH-50 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm S4200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SH-50 being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summation of how the Fujifilm S4200 matches up against the SH-50 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix S4200 and Olympus SH-50. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm S4200 Gallery and Olympus SH-50 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm S4200 provides physical dimensions of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") accompanied by a weight of 543 grams (1.20 lbs) and the Olympus SH-50 has specifications of 112mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") and a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm S4200 and Olympus SH-50 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm S4200 against the SH-50.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S4200 and SH-50 is 67 and 88 respectively.

Normally, it's tough to picture the difference in sensor measurements simply by viewing specs. The visual underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S4200 and SH-50.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should count on the Olympus SH-50 to render extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S4200 will be behind in sensor technology.