Fujifilm S4500 vs Olympus SH-50

Here is a comprehensive analysis of the Fujifilm S4500 and Olympus SH-50, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S4500 (14MP) and the SH-50 (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S4500 was brought out 12 months before the SH-50 and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm S4500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SH-50 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief overview of how the Fujifilm S4500 grades versus the SH-50 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix S4500 and Olympus SH-50. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm S4500 Gallery and Olympus SH-50 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera often, you need to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm S4500 offers outside dimensions of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") having 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).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm S4500 vs the SH-50.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S4500 and SH-50 is 67 and 88 respectively.

Quite often, it's hard to picture the difference between sensor sizing only by reviewing specifications. The photograph below will provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S4500 and SH-50.

Plainly, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should count on the Olympus SH-50 to deliver extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S4500 is going to be behind in sensor technology.