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Fujifilm S9400W vs Olympus SH-50

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Fujifilm FinePix S9400W front
 
Olympus SH-50 front
Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43

Fujifilm S9400W vs Olympus SH-50 Key Specs

Fujifilm S9400W
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Launched January 2014
Olympus SH-50
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 269g - 112 x 63 x 42mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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Fujifilm S9400W vs Olympus SH-50 Overview

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Fujifilm S9400W vs Olympus SH-50, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S9400W (16MP) and the SH-50 (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S9400W was revealed 13 months after the SH-50 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm S9400W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SH-50 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short introduction of how the Fujifilm S9400W matches up against the SH-50 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9400W over the Olympus SH-50

 Fujifilm S9400W SH-50 
RevealedJanuary 2014January 2013More modern by 13 months

Reasons to pick Olympus SH-50 over the Fujifilm S9400W

 SH-50 Fujifilm S9400W 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm S9400W and Olympus SH-50

 Fujifilm S9400W SH-50 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Screen resolution460k460kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Fujifilm S9400W vs Olympus SH-50 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S9400W features exterior dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") accompanied by a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) while the Olympus SH-50 has sizing of 112mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm S9400W vs Olympus SH-50 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm S9400W against the SH-50.

Fujifilm S9400W vs Olympus SH-50 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S9400W and SH-50 is 61 and 88 respectively.

Fujifilm S9400W vs Olympus SH-50 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S9400W vs Olympus SH-50 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's hard to picture the difference in sensor sizes only by going through a spec sheet. The pic underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S9400W and SH-50.

As you can see, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same MP so you can expect comparable quality of pictures although you should always factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The more modern Fujifilm S9400W provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm S9400W vs Olympus SH-50 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S9400W vs Olympus SH-50 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S9400W vs Olympus SH-50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S9400W Portrait photography details
Olympus SH-50 Portrait photography details
37
megapixel count decent (16MP)
supports face detect focusing
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
44
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S9400W Street photography highlights
Olympus SH-50 Street photography highlights
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
more heavy than average in class (670g)
64
image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus by touch
lighter than average in class (269 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S9400W Sports photography info
Olympus SH-50 Sports photography info
55
amazing zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
better than average battery power (500 CIPA)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
48
great zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S9400W Travel photography info
Olympus SH-50 Travel photography info
54
better than average battery power (500 CIPA)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
long zoom (1200mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than average in class (670 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
69
lighter than average in class (269 grams)
supports focus by touch
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
great zoom (600mm)
missing Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S9400W as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus SH-50 as a Landscape photography camera
44
rather wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
better than average battery power (500 CIPA)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
49
you can focus manually
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm S9400W
Vlogging with Olympus SH-50
26
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of microphone jack
more heavy than average in class (670g)
34
pretty wide (25mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (269 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing external microphone jack
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Fujifilm S9400W vs Olympus SH-50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S9400W and Olympus SH-50
 Fujifilm FinePix S9400WOlympus SH-50
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm FinePix S9400W Olympus SH-50
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2014-01-06 2013-01-08
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - TruePic VI
Sensor type 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 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing 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 12800 6400
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.0-6.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 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 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 201k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 15 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1700 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per sec 12.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
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 (60i), 1280 x 960 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 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 data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 670 gr (1.48 lbs) 269 gr (0.59 lbs)
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 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 life 500 shots -
Battery format AA -
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 media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch price $330 $300