Fujifilm S9900w vs Olympus SH-50

On this page, we will be reviewing the Fujifilm S9900w and Olympus SH-50, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the Fujifilm S9900w (16MP) and the SH-50 (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S9900w was released 2 years later than the SH-50 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm S9900w being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SH-50 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short introduction of how the Fujifilm S9900w grades versus the SH-50 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm S9900w & Olympus SH-50. The complete galleries are provided at Fujifilm S9900w Gallery & Olympus SH-50 Gallery.

If you are intending to lug around your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S9900w offers outer dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) whilst the Olympus SH-50 has dimensions of 112mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") having a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm S9900w and Olympus SH-50 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm S9900w against the SH-50.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S9900w and SH-50 is 61 and 88 respectively.

In many cases, it is very tough to picture the gap between sensor measurements purely by checking specs. The graphic here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S9900w and SH-50.

All in all, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact megapixels and you can expect similar quality of files though you need to factor the age of the products into consideration. The fresher Fujifilm S9900w should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.