• 1/2 inch 30.7mm2
  • 16.0 megapixels
  • 25.00mm - 500.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 16.0 megapixels
  • 25.00mm - 600.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Fujifilm F800EXR advantages over Olympus SH-50

  • RAW file ability
    Yes vs No
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Wi-Fi vs None
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • Higher extended ISO
    12800 vs 6400 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Olympus SH-50 advantages over Fujifilm F800EXR

  • Less expensive
    $300 vs $350 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • Touchscreen
    Touch vs No touch
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • Larger lens aperture
    f/3.0 vs f/3.5
    Take photos in low-light or isolate your subject
  • More telephoto lens reach
    600 mm vs 500 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Longer exposure
    15 vs 8 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    10.0 fps vs 8.0 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
  • Slow-motion videos
    Yes vs No
    Shoot slow-motion videos

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • HDMI out
    Both provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video

Common Weaknesses

  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Manual focus
    Neither provide
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

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The Competition

Compared to Fujifilm F770EXR

Fujifilm F800EXR
Fujifilm F770EXR
  • $350
  • 1/2 inch
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • $253
  • 1/2 inch
Olympus SH-50
Fujifilm F770EXR
  • $279
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Touchscreen
  • $253
  • 1/2 inch
  • RAW file ability
  • Higher extended ISO

Compared to Olympus SZ-31MR

Fujifilm F800EXR
Olympus SZ-31MR
  • $350
  • 1/2 inch
  • RAW file ability
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • $400
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Larger lens aperture
  • More telephoto lens reach
Olympus SH-50
Olympus SZ-31MR
  • $279
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Touchscreen
  • $400
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More dots on screen
  • Shoots 60p video

Compared to Fujifilm F900EXR

Fujifilm F800EXR
Fujifilm F900EXR
  • $350
  • 1/2 inch
  • $269
  • 1/2 inch
  • Shoots 60p video
  • Faster JPEG shooting
Olympus SH-50
Fujifilm F900EXR
  • $279
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Touchscreen
  • $269
  • 1/2 inch
  • RAW file ability
  • Built-in Wi-Fi

Compared to Fujifilm F850EXR

Fujifilm F800EXR
Fujifilm F850EXR
  • $350
  • 1/2 inch
  • RAW file ability
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • $280
  • 1/2 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More dots on screen
Olympus SH-50
Fujifilm F850EXR
  • $279
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • Larger lens aperture
  • $280
  • 1/2 inch
  • More dots on screen
  • Shoots 60p video

Compared to Olympus SH-1

Fujifilm F800EXR
Olympus SH-1
  • $350
  • 1/2 inch
  • RAW file ability
  • Higher extended ISO
  • $349
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • In-camera panoramas
Olympus SH-50
Olympus SH-1
  • $279
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • $349
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
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