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Fujifilm S8200 vs Olympus SH-50

Portability
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Imaging
39
Features
42
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix S8200 front
 
Olympus SH-50 front
Portability
88
Imaging
39
Features
48
Overall
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Fujifilm S8200 vs Olympus SH-50 Key Specs

Fujifilm S8200
(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
Olympus SH-50
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8200 over the Olympus SH-50

 Fujifilm S8200 SH-50 

Reasons to pick Olympus SH-50 over the Fujifilm S8200

 SH-50 Fujifilm S8200 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm S8200 and Olympus SH-50

 Fujifilm S8200 SH-50 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2013Similar age
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Display resolution460k460kThe 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm S8200 vs Olympus SH-50 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8200 vs Olympus SH-50 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8200 vs Olympus SH-50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8200 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus SH-50 as a Portrait photography camera
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focusing manually
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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you can focus manually
decent MP (16MP)
features face detection focusing
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8200 as a Street photography camera
Olympus SH-50 as a Street photography camera
41
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
heavier than others in class (670 grams)
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch focus
lighter than competition in class (269g)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8200 Sports photography info
Olympus SH-50 Sports photography info
49
incredible zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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great zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8200 Travel photography highlights
Olympus SH-50 Travel photography highlights
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megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very long zoom (960mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than others in class (670g)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
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lighter than competition in class (269g)
comes with touch focus
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
very long reach (600mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8200 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus SH-50 as a Landscape photography camera
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focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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you can focus manually
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8200 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus SH-50 as a Vlogging camera
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rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
lack of external mic support
heavier than others in class (670 grams)
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rather wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (269g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
missing external mic port
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Fujifilm S8200 vs Olympus SH-50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8200 and Olympus SH-50
 Fujifilm FinePix S8200Olympus SH-50
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