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Fujifilm XP70 vs Olympus SH-50

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
35
Overall
38
Fujifilm FinePix XP70 front
 
Olympus SH-50 front
Portability
88
Imaging
39
Features
48
Overall
42

Fujifilm XP70 vs Olympus SH-50 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP70
(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
Olympus SH-50
(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
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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").

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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.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP70 over the Olympus SH-50

 Fujifilm XP70 SH-50 
ReleasedJanuary 2014January 2013More modern by 13 months

Reasons to pick Olympus SH-50 over the Fujifilm XP70

 SH-50 Fujifilm XP70 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm XP70 and Olympus SH-50

 Fujifilm XP70 SH-50 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution460k460kThe 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm XP70 vs Olympus SH-50 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP70 vs Olympus SH-50 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP70 vs Olympus SH-50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus SH-50 as a Portrait photography camera
35
decent megapixels (16MP)
features face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
43
you can focus manually
good resolution (16MP)
offers face detection autofocus
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm XP70
Street photography with Olympus SH-50
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch focus
lighter than competition (269 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 Sports photography info
Olympus SH-50 Sports photography info
45
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
weather proof
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (210 CIPA)
lacks phase detect AF
48
amazing zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus SH-50 as a Travel photography camera
65
weather proof
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
terrible battery pack (210 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
69
lighter than competition (269g)
supports touch focus
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
long reach (600mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 Landscape photography factors
Olympus SH-50 Landscape photography factors
40
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
weather proof
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
terrible battery pack (210 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
49
you can focus manually
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 Vlogging advice
Olympus SH-50 Vlogging advice
34
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone jack
34
decently wide (25mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (269g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external mic port
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Fujifilm XP70 vs Olympus SH-50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP70 and Olympus SH-50
 Fujifilm FinePix XP70Olympus SH-50
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