Fujifilm X-A10 vs Olympus SH-50

In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Fujifilm X-A10 and Olympus SH-50, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X-A10 (16MP) and the SH-50 (16MP) is relatively similar but the Fujifilm X-A10 (APS-C) and SH-50 (1/2.3") possess different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X-A10 was released 3 years after the SH-50 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm X-A10 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus SH-50 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple overview of how the Fujifilm X-A10 matches up versus the SH-50 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm X-A10 & Olympus SH-50. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm X-A10 Gallery & Olympus SH-50 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-A10 enjoys external measurements of 117mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs) whilst the Olympus SH-50 has measurements of 112mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") and a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm X-A10 and Olympus SH-50 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select during that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm X-A10 versus the SH-50.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-A10 and SH-50 is 86 and 88 respectively.

Usually, it is very difficult to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reading specifications. The image below might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-A10 and SH-50.

To sum up, both of the cameras offer the same exact MP albeit different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-A10 features the bigger sensor which will make obtaining bokeh simpler. The more modern Fujifilm X-A10 provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.