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Fujifilm S8600 vs Olympus SH-50

Portability
76
Imaging
40
Features
41
Overall
40
Fujifilm FinePix S8600 front
 
Olympus SH-50 front
Portability
88
Imaging
39
Features
48
Overall
42

Fujifilm S8600 vs Olympus SH-50 Key Specs

Fujifilm S8600
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-900mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 450g - 121 x 81 x 65mm
  • Revealed January 2014
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
  • Launched January 2013
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm S8600 vs Olympus SH-50 Overview

Below is a extended analysis of the Fujifilm S8600 vs Olympus SH-50, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S8600 (16MP) and the SH-50 (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8600 was introduced 13 months later than the SH-50 making them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm S8600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SH-50 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the Fujifilm S8600 scores vs the SH-50 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8600 over the Olympus SH-50

 Fujifilm S8600 SH-50 
LaunchedJanuary 2014January 2013More recent by 13 months

Reasons to pick Olympus SH-50 over the Fujifilm S8600

 SH-50 Fujifilm S8600 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm S8600 and Olympus SH-50

 Fujifilm S8600 SH-50 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Display resolution460k460kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Fujifilm S8600 vs Olympus SH-50 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S8600 offers external measurements of 121mm x 81mm x 65mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 2.6") and a weight of 450 grams (0.99 lbs) whilst the Olympus SH-50 has measurements of 112mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm S8600 compared to the SH-50.

Fujifilm S8600 vs Olympus SH-50 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S8600 and SH-50 is 76 and 88 respectively.

Fujifilm S8600 vs Olympus SH-50 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8600 vs Olympus SH-50 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to see the difference in sensor measurements only by checking out specs. The photograph underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S8600 and SH-50.

All in all, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of photos but you might want to consider the release date of the cameras into account. The younger Fujifilm S8600 will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm S8600 vs Olympus SH-50 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8600 vs Olympus SH-50 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8600 vs Olympus SH-50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8600 Portrait photography advice
Olympus SH-50 Portrait photography advice
37
decent MP (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
no manual focus
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
43
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8600 Street photography details
Olympus SH-50 Street photography details
49
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus via touch
lighter than others (269g)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8600 Sports photography advice
Olympus SH-50 Sports photography advice
55
amazing zoom range (25-900mm 36.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
better than average battery pack (410 CIPA)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
48
long zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
includes tracking focus
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8600 Travel photography highlights
Olympus SH-50 Travel photography highlights
63
better than average battery pack (410 CIPA)
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
long reach (900mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
69
lighter than others (269g)
comes with focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
very long reach (600mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8600 Landscape photography advice
Olympus SH-50 Landscape photography advice
46
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
better than average battery pack (410 shots)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
49
has manual focus
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8600 Vlogging advice
Olympus SH-50 Vlogging advice
27
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic port
34
pretty wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (269g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
lack of microphone port
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Fujifilm S8600 vs Olympus SH-50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8600 and Olympus SH-50
 Fujifilm FinePix S8600Olympus SH-50
General Information
Company FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S8600 Olympus SH-50
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2014-01-06 2013-01-08
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - TruePic VI
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-900mm (36.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Max aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.0-6.9
Macro focusing distance 7cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 15 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 8.0fps 12.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.00 m 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 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 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 450 grams (0.99 pounds) 269 grams (0.59 pounds)
Physical dimensions 121 x 81 x 65mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 2.6") 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 life 410 photographs -
Type of battery AA -
Battery ID 3 x AA SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, Pet Auto Shutter)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $200 $300