Fujifilm XP90 vs Olympus SH-1

Below, we are looking at the Fujifilm XP90 and Olympus SH-1, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the Fujifilm XP90 (16MP) and the SH-1 (16MP) is fairly comparable and they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP90 was launched 22 months after the SH-1 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a simple overview of how the Fujifilm XP90 scores against the SH-1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm XP90 & Olympus Stylus SH-1. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm XP90 Gallery & Olympus SH-1 Gallery.

If you are looking to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm XP90 enjoys outer measurements of 110mm x 71mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1") with a weight of 203 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Olympus SH-1 has dimensions of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm XP90 and Olympus SH-1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm XP90 compared to the SH-1.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XP90 and SH-1 is 91 and 88 respectively.

Usually, its hard to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions just by seeing a spec sheet. The pic underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm XP90 and SH-1.

As you can see, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same MP and you can expect comparable quality of photographs though you will want to factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The more recent Fujifilm XP90 provides an edge in sensor innovation.