Fujifilm XP70 vs Olympus SH-50
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Fujifilm XP70 vs Olympus SH-50 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
- 179g - 104 x 67 x 26mm
- Released January 2014
- Earlier Model is Fujifilm XP60
- Replacement is Fujifilm XP80
(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
- Released January 2013

Fujifilm XP70 vs Olympus SH-50 Overview
Below, we will be comparing the Fujifilm XP70 vs Olympus SH-50, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the Fujifilm XP70 (16MP) and the SH-50 (16MP) is relatively well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

The Fujifilm XP70 was unveiled 13 months after the SH-50 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before going in to a full comparison, below is a short overview of how the Fujifilm XP70 grades versus the SH-50 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Fujifilm XP70 vs Olympus SH-50 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix XP70 and Olympus SH-50. The full galleries are provided at Fujifilm XP70 Gallery and Olympus SH-50 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP70 over the Olympus SH-50
Fujifilm XP70 | SH-50 | |||
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Released | January 2014 | ![]() | January 2013 | More modern by 13 months |
Reasons to pick Olympus SH-50 over the Fujifilm XP70
SH-50 | Fujifilm XP70 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Fujifilm XP70 and Olympus SH-50
Fujifilm XP70 | SH-50 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 460k | The same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen |
Fujifilm XP70 vs Olympus SH-50 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm XP70 provides outer dimensions of 104mm x 67mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") along with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Olympus SH-50 has specifications of 112mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") and a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).
Take a look at the Fujifilm XP70 vs Olympus SH-50 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm XP70 compared to the SH-50.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XP70 and SH-50 is 93 and 88 respectively.

Fujifilm XP70 vs Olympus SH-50 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizes merely by checking specifications. The image underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm XP70 and SH-50.
To sum up, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution so you should expect similar quality of images although you might want to take the release date of the products into consideration. The more modern Fujifilm XP70 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm XP70 vs Olympus SH-50 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm XP70 vs Olympus SH-50 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix XP70 | Olympus SH-50 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | FujiFilm | Olympus |
Model type | Fujifilm FinePix XP70 | Olympus SH-50 |
Category | Waterproof | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2014-01-06 | 2013-01-08 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | TruePic VI |
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 | 16MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 25-600mm (24.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.9-4.9 | f/3.0-6.9 |
Macro focusing range | 9cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 460k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 15 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0 frames/s | 12.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.10 m | 4.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, forced flash, flash off, slow synchro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, 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 (30p/60p), 1280 x 720 (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) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 179 grams (0.39 pounds) | 269 grams (0.59 pounds) |
Dimensions | 104 x 67 x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") | 112 x 63 x 42mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 210 images | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NP-45S | SLB-10A |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 12 sec, Pet Auto Shutter) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $199 | $300 |