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Fujifilm XP50 vs Olympus SH-1

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35
Fujifilm FinePix XP50 front
 
Olympus Stylus SH-1 front
Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
45

Fujifilm XP50 vs Olympus SH-1 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP50
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 175g - 99 x 68 x 26mm
  • Announced January 2012
  • Old Model is Fujifilm XP30
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm XP60
Olympus SH-1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 271g - 109 x 63 x 42mm
  • Introduced March 2014
  • Later Model is Olympus SH-2
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm XP50 vs Olympus SH-1 Overview

In this write-up, we are reviewing the Fujifilm XP50 versus Olympus SH-1, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the Fujifilm XP50 (14MP) and the SH-1 (16MP) is very well matched and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP50 was launched 3 years prior to the SH-1 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the Fujifilm XP50 scores against the SH-1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP50 over the Olympus SH-1

 Fujifilm XP50 SH-1 

Reasons to pick Olympus SH-1 over the Fujifilm XP50

 SH-1 Fujifilm XP50 
IntroducedMarch 2014January 2012Newer by 27 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm XP50 and Olympus SH-1

 Fujifilm XP50 SH-1 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Fujifilm XP50 vs Olympus SH-1 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm XP50 features physical dimensions of 99mm x 68mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") and a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Olympus SH-1 has specifications of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") along with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm XP50 versus Olympus SH-1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm XP50 and the SH-1.

Fujifilm XP50 vs Olympus SH-1 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XP50 and SH-1 is 93 and 88 respectively.

Fujifilm XP50 vs Olympus SH-1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP50 vs Olympus SH-1 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's hard to picture the gap between sensor dimensions only by checking specifications. The image underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm XP50 and SH-1.

Plainly, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can expect to see the Olympus SH-1 to give extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm XP50 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm XP50 vs Olympus SH-1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP50 vs Olympus SH-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP50 vs Olympus SH-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm XP50
Portrait photography with Olympus SH-1
28
MP count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
37
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 as a Street photography camera
Olympus SH-1 as a Street photography camera
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
64
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers focus via touch
lighter than others (271 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Sports photography highlights
Olympus SH-1 Sports photography highlights
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
weather proof
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (220 shots)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
51
incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
good battery power (380 per charge)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm XP50
Travel photography with Olympus SH-1
64
weather proof
MP count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
bad battery pack (220 per charge)
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
74
good battery power (380 shots)
lighter than others (271 grams)
offers focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
very long zoom (600mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus SH-1 as a Landscape photography camera
39
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
weather proof
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
bad battery pack (220 shots)
missing Timelapse mode
49
reasonably wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
good battery power (380 per charge)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus SH-1 as a Vlogging camera
32
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
does not feature selfie friendly display
missing external microphone jack
37
reasonably wide (25mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes external mic port
lighter than others (271 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Fujifilm XP50 vs Olympus SH-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP50 and Olympus SH-1
 Fujifilm FinePix XP50Olympus Stylus SH-1
General Information
Make FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm FinePix XP50 Olympus Stylus SH-1
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-01-05 2014-03-31
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - TruePic VII
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest resolution 4608 x 3072 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.0-6.9
Macro focus range 9cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps 12.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.10 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264, Motion JPEG H.264
Mic 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 175 gr (0.39 lb) 271 gr (0.60 lb)
Dimensions 99 x 68 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" 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 220 shots 380 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat), Couple, Portrait) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/ SDHC/ SDXC SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $180 $349