Fujifilm S8100fd vs Olympus SH-50

On this page, we are contrasting the Fujifilm S8100fd and Olympus SH-50, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm S8100fd (10MP) and SH-50 (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8100fd was manufactured 5 years earlier than the SH-50 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the Fujifilm S8100fd grades vs the SH-50 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd and Olympus SH-50. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm S8100fd Gallery and Olympus SH-50 Gallery.

In case you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S8100fd offers external measurements of 111mm x 78mm x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) and the Olympus SH-50 has proportions of 112mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") along with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm S8100fd and Olympus SH-50 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm S8100fd compared to the SH-50.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S8100fd and SH-50 is 75 and 88 respectively.

More often than not, it is very hard to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by checking out specs. The pic underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S8100fd and SH-50.

All in all, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Olympus SH-50 to produce extra detail due to its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S8100fd will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.