Fujifilm T400 vs Olympus SH-50

In this write-up, we will be matching up the Fujifilm T400 versus Olympus SH-50, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the Fujifilm T400 (16MP) and the SH-50 (16MP) is pretty similar and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm T400 was released 12 months earlier than the SH-50 and they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the Fujifilm T400 scores against the SH-50 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix T400 and Olympus SH-50. The complete galleries are provided at Fujifilm T400 Gallery and Olympus SH-50 Gallery.

If you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm T400 comes with external measurements of 104mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Olympus SH-50 has sizing of 112mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") along with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm T400 versus Olympus SH-50 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose during that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm T400 compared to the SH-50.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm T400 and SH-50 is 93 and 88 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions just by reading technical specs. The picture underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm T400 and SH-50.

As you can tell, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact resolution and you should expect similar quality of photos though you may want to take the production date of the products into consideration. The more aged Fujifilm T400 is going to be behind in sensor tech.