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Fujifilm S8500 vs Olympus SH-50

Portability
61 Imaging
40 Features
40 Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix S8500 front
 
Olympus SH-50 front
Portability
88 Imaging
40 Features
48 Overall
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Fujifilm S8500 vs Olympus SH-50 Key Specs

Fujifilm S8500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/7000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1104mm (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
  • Introduced January 2013
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Fujifilm S8500 vs Olympus SH-50 Overview

Following is a in depth analysis of the Fujifilm S8500 vs Olympus SH-50, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the Fujifilm S8500 (16MP) and the SH-50 (16MP) is very comparable and they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8500 was revealed within a month of the SH-50 and they are of a similar age. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm S8500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SH-50 being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the Fujifilm S8500 scores vs the SH-50 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8500 over the Olympus SH-50

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Olympus SH-50 over the Fujifilm S8500

		

		

			
 SH-50 Fujifilm S8500 
Manually focus  Dial accurate focus
Touch display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Fujifilm S8500 and Olympus SH-50

		

		

			
 Fujifilm S8500 SH-50 
IntroducedJanuary 2013January 2013Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Display resolution460k460kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen  Neither comes with selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Fujifilm S8500 vs Olympus SH-50 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
In case you're going to carry around your camera, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S8500 comes with outer measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") and a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) whilst the Olympus SH-50 has proportions of 112mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") having a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).
Analyze the Fujifilm S8500 vs Olympus SH-50 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm S8500 compared to the SH-50.
Fujifilm S8500 vs Olympus SH-50 size comparison
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S8500 and SH-50 is 61 and 88 respectively.
Fujifilm S8500 vs Olympus SH-50 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm S8500 vs Olympus SH-50 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
In many cases, it is very hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes just by checking out specifications. The picture here will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S8500 and SH-50.
Plainly, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact resolution and you can expect comparable quality of photos although you really should consider the age  of the cameras into account.
	
			Fujifilm S8500 vs Olympus SH-50 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm S8500 vs Olympus SH-50 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Fujifilm S8500 vs Olympus SH-50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Fujifilm S8500 Portrait photography details
Olympus SH-50 Portrait photography details
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 decent MP (16 megapixels)
 lack of manual focus
 external flash not possible
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
44
 you can focus manually
 good  resolution (16MP)
 supports face detect focusing
 cannot use external flash
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison
Fujifilm S8500 Street photography highlights
Olympus SH-50 Street photography highlights
41
 image stabilization (Optical)
 screen is fixed
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
 heavier than competitors (670g)
64
 image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with touch focus
 lighter than average in class (269 grams)
 no moving screen
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Fujifilm S8500 Sports photography details
Olympus SH-50 Sports photography details
53
 incredible zoom range (24-1104mm  46.0 x zoom)
 max shutter speed is good (1/7,000s)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 decent MP (16 megapixels)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect autofocus
48
 great zoom range (25-600mm  24.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 good  resolution (16MP)
 supports tracking focus
 lack of shutter priority mode
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Fujifilm S8500 Travel photography highlights
Olympus SH-50 Travel photography highlights
52
 decent MP (16MP)
 has built in flash
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 long zoom (1104mm)
 missing Time Lapse recording
 heavier than competitors (670 grams)
 doesn't have selfie friendly screen
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
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 lighter than average in class (269 grams)
 comes with touch focus
 good  resolution (16 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 decently wide (25mm)
 long zoom (600mm)
 lack of Timelapse function
 doesn't have a selfie friendly display
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison
Fujifilm S8500 Landscape photography features
Olympus SH-50 Landscape photography features
42
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 decent MP (16 megapixels)
 lack of manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
 missing Time Lapse recording
49
 you can focus manually
 decently wide (25mm)
 nice screen size (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 good  resolution (16 megapixels)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
 lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Fujifilm S8500 Vlogging advice
Olympus SH-50 Vlogging advice
24
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
 doesn't have selfie friendly screen
 missing mic port
 heavier than competitors (670g)
34
 decently wide (25mm)
 built-in touchscreen
 image stabilization (Optical)
 supports face detect focusing
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 lighter than average in class (269g)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
 doesn't have a selfie friendly display
 lack of microphone support
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Fujifilm S8500 vs Olympus SH-50 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8500 and Olympus SH-50
 Fujifilm FinePix S8500Olympus SH-50
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm FinePix S8500 Olympus SH-50
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-01-07 2013-01-08
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - TruePic VI
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 12800 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 125
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1104mm (46.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.0-6.9
Macro focus range 0cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 200k dots -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 15 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/7000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per second 12.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range - 4.00 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB 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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support    
Headphone support    
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 sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 670g (1.48 pounds) 269g (0.59 pounds)
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 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 model 4 x AA SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, Pet Auto Shutter)
Time lapse recording    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $500 $300