Fujifilm X20 vs Olympus SH-50

On this page, we are matching up the Fujifilm X20 vs Olympus SH-50, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X20 (12MP) and SH-50 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X20 (2/3") and SH-50 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X20 was unveiled 4 months later than the SH-50 so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the Fujifilm X20 matches up versus the SH-50 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm X20 and Olympus SH-50. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm X20 Gallery and Olympus SH-50 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry your camera, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X20 comes with physical measurements of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") and a weight of 353 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst the Olympus SH-50 has sizing of 112mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") along with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm X20 vs Olympus SH-50 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm X20 vs the SH-50.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X20 and SH-50 is 83 and 88 respectively.

Normally, it's difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizing simply by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X20 and SH-50.

As you can see, each of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X20 with its larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Olympus SH-50 will produce extra detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively.