Fujifilm S4800 vs Olympus SH-50

On this page, we are comparing the Fujifilm S4800 and Olympus SH-50, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the Fujifilm S4800 (16MP) and the SH-50 (16MP) is very well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S4800 was brought out very close to the SH-50 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm S4800 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SH-50 being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the Fujifilm S4800 scores versus the SH-50 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix S4800 and Olympus SH-50. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm S4800 Gallery and Olympus SH-50 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm S4800 provides external dimensions of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") having a weight of 518 grams (1.14 lbs) while the Olympus SH-50 has specifications of 112mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") along with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm S4800 and Olympus SH-50 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm S4800 compared to the SH-50.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S4800 and SH-50 is 66 and 88 respectively.

Sometimes, its tough to visualize the gap between sensor measurements only by checking a spec sheet. The graphic below may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S4800 and SH-50.

Clearly, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of images however you really should take the production date of the products into consideration.