Fujifilm T500 vs Olympus SH-50

Below is a detailed overview of the Fujifilm T500 vs Olympus SH-50, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the Fujifilm T500 (16MP) and the SH-50 (16MP) is pretty close and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm T500 was unveiled at a similar time to the SH-50 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the Fujifilm T500 grades against the SH-50 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix T500 and Olympus SH-50. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm T500 Gallery and Olympus SH-50 Gallery.

For those who are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm T500 enjoys external measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Olympus SH-50 has proportions of 112mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

See the Fujifilm T500 vs Olympus SH-50 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm T500 against the SH-50.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm T500 and SH-50 is 95 and 88 respectively.

More often than not, it's hard to imagine the difference in sensor measurements only by looking through specs. The visual below may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm T500 and SH-50.

All in all, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of photographs although you will need to take the production date of the cameras into account.