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Fujifilm Z30 vs Olympus SH-50

Portability
96
Imaging
32
Features
13
Overall
24
Fujifilm FinePix Z30 front
 
Olympus SH-50 front
Portability
88
Imaging
39
Features
48
Overall
42

Fujifilm Z30 vs Olympus SH-50 Key Specs

Fujifilm Z30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
  • 110g - 91 x 59 x 21mm
  • Introduced February 2009
Olympus SH-50
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 269g - 112 x 63 x 42mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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Fujifilm Z30 vs Olympus SH-50 Overview

Below, we are matching up the Fujifilm Z30 and Olympus SH-50, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm Z30 (10MP) and SH-50 (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm Z30 was announced 4 years before the SH-50 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the Fujifilm Z30 scores against the SH-50 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z30 over the Olympus SH-50

 Fujifilm Z30 SH-50 

Reasons to pick Olympus SH-50 over the Fujifilm Z30

 SH-50 Fujifilm Z30 
RevealedJanuary 2013February 2009Newer by 47 months
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm Z30 and Olympus SH-50

 Fujifilm Z30 SH-50 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Fujifilm Z30 vs Olympus SH-50 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm Z30 has got outside measurements of 91mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs) and the Olympus SH-50 has sizing of 112mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") and a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm Z30 and Olympus SH-50 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm Z30 vs the SH-50.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Olympus SH-50 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm Z30 and SH-50 is 96 and 88 respectively.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Olympus SH-50 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z30 vs Olympus SH-50 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is hard to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by seeing technical specs. The image here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm Z30 and SH-50.

As you can tell, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can expect to see the Olympus SH-50 to show greater detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm Z30 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Olympus SH-50 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z30 vs Olympus SH-50 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z30 vs Olympus SH-50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Portrait photography info
Olympus SH-50 Portrait photography info
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
43
you can focus manually
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Street photography information
Olympus SH-50 Street photography information
55
lighter than others (110g)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch focus
lighter than average in class (269 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus SH-50 as a Sports photography camera
16
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000 seconds)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
48
excellent zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Travel photography advice
Olympus SH-50 Travel photography advice
56
lighter than others (110 grams)
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
69
lighter than average in class (269 grams)
includes touch focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
long reach (600mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus SH-50 as a Landscape photography camera
22
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
49
you can focus manually
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Vlogging advice
Olympus SH-50 Vlogging advice
25
lighter than others (110 grams)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external mic socket
34
pretty wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (269g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone socket
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Fujifilm Z30 vs Olympus SH-50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z30 and Olympus SH-50
 Fujifilm FinePix Z30Olympus SH-50
General Information
Make FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Z30 Olympus SH-50
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-02-17 2013-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - TruePic VI
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/3.0-6.9
Macro focusing range 8cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 3 seconds 15 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second 12.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 110g (0.24 lb) 269g (0.59 lb)
Dimensions 91 x 59 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") 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 ID NP-45 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, Pet Auto Shutter)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $150 $300