Fujifilm S8200 vs Olympus SH-50
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Fujifilm S8200 vs Olympus SH-50 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-960mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
- 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
- Revealed January 2013
(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
- Announced January 2013

Fujifilm S8200 vs Olympus SH-50 Overview
The following is a in-depth comparison of the Fujifilm S8200 versus Olympus SH-50, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S8200 (16MP) and the SH-50 (16MP) is very well matched and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The Fujifilm S8200 was released about the same time to the SH-50 which means that they are of a similar age. The two cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm S8200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SH-50 being a Compact camera.
Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the Fujifilm S8200 scores against the SH-50 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Fujifilm S8200 vs Olympus SH-50 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix S8200 & Olympus SH-50. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm S8200 Gallery & Olympus SH-50 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8200 over the Olympus SH-50
Fujifilm S8200 | SH-50 |
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Reasons to pick Olympus SH-50 over the Fujifilm S8200
SH-50 | Fujifilm S8200 | |||
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Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Fujifilm S8200 and Olympus SH-50
Fujifilm S8200 | SH-50 | |||
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Announced | January 2013 | ![]() | January 2013 | Similar age |
Manual focus | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display dimensions |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 460k | The same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen |
Fujifilm S8200 vs Olympus SH-50 Physical Comparison
If you are going to travel with your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S8200 offers exterior measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") and a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) and the Olympus SH-50 has dimensions of 112mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).
Compare the Fujifilm S8200 versus Olympus SH-50 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm S8200 against the SH-50.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S8200 and SH-50 is 61 and 88 respectively.

Fujifilm S8200 vs Olympus SH-50 Sensor Comparison
Often, it's tough to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading through specs. The pic below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S8200 and SH-50.
As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same MP therefore you can expect similar quality of pictures though you may want to take the launch date of the products into consideration.

Fujifilm S8200 vs Olympus SH-50 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm S8200 vs Olympus SH-50 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix S8200 | Olympus SH-50 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | FujiFilm | Olympus |
Model type | Fujifilm FinePix S8200 | Olympus SH-50 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2013-01-07 | 2013-01-08 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | TruePic VI |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 125 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-960mm (40.0x) | 25-600mm (24.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.9-6.5 | f/3.0-6.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 0cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen technology | TFT color LCD monitor | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 200 thousand dot | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 15 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1700 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0fps | 12.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 4.00 m |
Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE 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 (60 fps), 320 x 120 (480 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 670 grams (1.48 lbs) | 269 grams (0.59 lbs) |
Dimensions | 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") | 112 x 63 x 42mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery ID | 4 x AA | SLB-10A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, Pet Auto Shutter) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch price | $450 | $300 |