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Fujifilm S8400W vs Olympus SH-50

Portability
61
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41
Fujifilm FinePix S8400W front
 
Olympus SH-50 front
Portability
88
Imaging
39
Features
48
Overall
42

Fujifilm S8400W vs Olympus SH-50 Key Specs

Fujifilm S8400W
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1056mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Revealed March 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 S8400W vs Olympus SH-50 Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Fujifilm S8400W vs Olympus SH-50, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S8400W (16MP) and the SH-50 (16MP) is very well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8400W was released 3 months later than the SH-50 which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm S8400W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SH-50 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the Fujifilm S8400W scores versus the SH-50 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8400W over the Olympus SH-50

 Fujifilm S8400W SH-50 

Reasons to pick Olympus SH-50 over the Fujifilm S8400W

 SH-50 Fujifilm S8400W 
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm S8400W and Olympus SH-50

 Fujifilm S8400W SH-50 
AnnouncedMarch 2013January 2013Similar generation
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Display resolution460k460kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Fujifilm S8400W vs Olympus SH-50 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to lug around your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm S8400W has got outer measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") accompanied by a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) whilst 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 S8400W vs Olympus SH-50 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use during that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm S8400W and the SH-50.

Fujifilm S8400W vs Olympus SH-50 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S8400W and SH-50 is 61 and 88 respectively.

Fujifilm S8400W vs Olympus SH-50 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8400W vs Olympus SH-50 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very difficult to see the contrast between sensor measurements just by reading through specifications. The visual underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S8400W and SH-50.

To sum up, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of photographs though you need to consider the production date of the products into consideration.

Fujifilm S8400W vs Olympus SH-50 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8400W vs Olympus SH-50 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8400W vs Olympus SH-50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W Portrait photography features
Olympus SH-50 Portrait photography features
39
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16MP)
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
43
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W as a Street photography camera
Olympus SH-50 as a Street photography camera
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than competitors in class (670 grams)
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch focus
lighter than others in class (269 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W Sports photography info
Olympus SH-50 Sports photography info
52
long zoom range (24-1056mm 44.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
48
great zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W Travel photography features
Olympus SH-50 Travel photography features
52
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
great reach (1056mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors in class (670 grams)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
69
lighter than others in class (269g)
offers touch focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
very long zoom (600mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W Landscape photography info
Olympus SH-50 Landscape photography info
46
you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Timelapse function
49
you can focus manually
pretty wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W as a Vlogging camera
Olympus SH-50 as a Vlogging camera
24
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
missing external microphone socket
more heavy than competitors in class (670g)
34
pretty wide (25mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (269g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing external mic socket
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Fujifilm S8400W vs Olympus SH-50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8400W and Olympus SH-50
 Fujifilm FinePix S8400WOlympus SH-50
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm FinePix S8400W Olympus SH-50
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-03-22 2013-01-08
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 12800 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1056mm (44.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.0-6.9
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 201k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 15s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1700s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 670 grams (1.48 lb) 269 grams (0.59 lb)
Physical 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 Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 300 photos -
Battery type AA -
Battery model 4 x AA SLB-10A
Self timer - Yes (2 or 12 sec, Pet Auto Shutter)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Price at release $300 $300