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Fujifilm XP50 vs Olympus SH-2

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35
Fujifilm FinePix XP50 front
 
Olympus Stylus SH-2 front
Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44

Fujifilm XP50 vs Olympus SH-2 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP50
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Replaced the Fujifilm XP30
  • New Model is Fujifilm XP60
Olympus SH-2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 271g - 109 x 63 x 42mm
  • Introduced March 2015
  • Older Model is Olympus SH-1
  • Updated by Olympus SH-3
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm XP50 vs Olympus SH-2 Overview

Let's look a little more closely at the Fujifilm XP50 and Olympus SH-2, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the Fujifilm XP50 (14MP) and the SH-2 (16MP) is very well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP50 was introduced 4 years before the SH-2 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the Fujifilm XP50 matches up vs the SH-2 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP50 over the Olympus SH-2

 Fujifilm XP50 SH-2 

Reasons to pick Olympus SH-2 over the Fujifilm XP50

 SH-2 Fujifilm XP50 
IntroducedMarch 2015January 2012Fresher by 38 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm XP50 and Olympus SH-2

 Fujifilm XP50 SH-2 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Fujifilm XP50 vs Olympus SH-2 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm XP50 features outside measurements of 99mm x 68mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") along with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Olympus SH-2 has proportions of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm XP50 and Olympus SH-2 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm XP50 versus the SH-2.

Fujifilm XP50 vs Olympus SH-2 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XP50 and SH-2 is 93 and 88 respectively.

Fujifilm XP50 vs Olympus SH-2 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP50 vs Olympus SH-2 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizing merely by reading through specifications. The photograph below will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm XP50 and SH-2.

Plainly, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Olympus SH-2 to resolve more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images a bit more aggressively. The older Fujifilm XP50 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm XP50 vs Olympus SH-2 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP50 vs Olympus SH-2 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP50 vs Olympus SH-2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Portrait photography factors
Olympus SH-2 Portrait photography factors
28
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
44
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Street photography features
Olympus SH-2 Street photography features
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
70
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
comes with focus via touch
lighter than competitors in class (271g)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Sports photography details
Olympus SH-2 Sports photography details
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
provides tracking focus
weather proofing
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery power (220 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
51
great zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
great battery life (380 CIPA)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Travel photography factors
Olympus SH-2 Travel photography factors
64
weather proofing
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low battery power (220 per charge)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
74
great battery life (380 shots)
lighter than competitors in class (271g)
comes with focus via touch
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
very long zoom (600mm)
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Landscape photography details
Olympus SH-2 Landscape photography details
39
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
weather proofing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
low battery power (220 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
54
fairly wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
delivers RAW files
great battery life (380 shots)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Vlogging details
Olympus SH-2 Vlogging details
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
doesn't have mic jack
34
fairly wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (271g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not contain selfie friendly display
lack of external mic port
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Fujifilm XP50 vs Olympus SH-2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP50 and Olympus SH-2
 Fujifilm FinePix XP50Olympus Stylus SH-2
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm FinePix XP50 Olympus Stylus SH-2
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-01-05 2015-03-11
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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3072 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.0-6.9
Macro focus range 9cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s 11.5 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.10 m 8.30 m (at ISO 3200)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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 data 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 175g (0.39 lbs) 271g (0.60 lbs)
Physical 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 Overall 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 photos 380 photos
Battery form 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
Type of storage SD/ SDHC/ SDXC SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $180 $399