• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 10.0 megapixels
  • 28.00mm - 140.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 16.0 megapixels
  • 25.00mm - 600.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Fujifilm J250W advantages over Olympus SH-1

  • Less expensive
    $200 vs $400 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • Bigger pixels
    ~ 1.69 vs 1.34 microns
    Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
  • Thinner
    22 mm vs 42 mm
    Thinner
  • Lighter weight
    150g vs 271g
    Lighter weight

Olympus SH-1 advantages over Fujifilm J250W

  • Touchscreen
    Touch vs No touch
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • In-camera panoramas
    Yes vs No
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Wi-Fi vs None
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • More telephoto lens reach
    600 mm vs 140 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 380 vs 150 shots
    Capture more photos
  • Newer
    10 years vs 15 years old
    Newer cameras often support more advanced features
  • HDMI out
    HDMI out vs None
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • More dots on screen
    461k vs 230k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • Shoots 1080p video
    Yes vs No
    You'll want this if you shoot video
  • More pixels
    16.0 vs 10.0 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Shoots 60p video
    Yes vs No
    A faster framerate can give you more editing options
  • Wider angle lens
    25 mm vs 28 mm
    Capture more of the scene
  • Longer exposure
    30 vs 8 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Slow-motion videos
    Yes vs No
    Shoot slow-motion videos
  • Higher extended ISO
    6400 vs 3200 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

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

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
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • RAW file ability
    Neither provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • NFC
    Neither provide
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • 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 J50

Fujifilm J250W
Fujifilm J50
  • $100
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • $180
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Manual focus
Olympus SH-1
Fujifilm J50
  • $349
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • $180
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Bigger pixels

Compared to Fujifilm J150w

Fujifilm J250W
Fujifilm J150w
  • $100
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • $200
  • 1/2.3 inch
Olympus SH-1
Fujifilm J150w
  • $349
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Touchscreen
  • $200
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Bigger pixels

Compared to Panasonic DMC-FS15

Fujifilm J250W
Panasonic DMC-FS15
  • $100
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • $200
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • More pixels
Olympus SH-1
Panasonic DMC-FS15
  • $349
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • In-camera panoramas
  • $200
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Thinner

Compared to Olympus SH-50

Fujifilm J250W
Olympus SH-50
  • $100
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Bigger pixels
  • $279
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • More telephoto lens reach
Olympus SH-1
Olympus SH-50
  • $349
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • $279
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive

Compared to Olympus SH-2

Fujifilm J250W
Olympus SH-2
  • $100
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Bigger pixels
  • $499
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • In-camera panoramas
Olympus SH-1
Olympus SH-2
  • $349
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • $499
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • RAW file ability
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