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

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Differences

Olympus SH-1 advantages over Fujifilm XP120

  • Touchscreen
    Touch vs No touch
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • Larger lens aperture
    f/3.0 vs f/3.9
    Take photos in low-light or isolate your subject
  • More telephoto lens reach
    600 mm vs 140 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 380 vs 210 shots
    Capture more photos
  • Wider angle lens
    25 mm vs 28 mm
    Capture more of the scene
  • Longer exposure
    30 vs 4 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    11.5 fps vs 10.0 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
  • Bigger JPEG buffer
    16 vs 10 shots
    Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)

Fujifilm XP120 advantages over Olympus SH-1

  • Less expensive
    $230 vs $400 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • Waterproof
    Yes vs No
    Take photos underwater without destroying your camera!
  • Thinner
    27 mm vs 42 mm
    Thinner
  • Lighter weight
    203g vs 271g
    Lighter weight
  • Higher-res screen
    307k vs 154k pixels
    More detail on the screen lets you judge focus and composition

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • In-camera panoramas
    Both provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Both provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • HDMI out
    Both provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Slow-motion videos
    Both provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

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 Olympus SH-50

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

Compare Olympus SH-1 vs Olympus SH-50

Fujifilm XP120
Olympus SH-50
  • $119
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Waterproof
  • $279
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • Larger lens aperture

Compare Fujifilm XP120 vs Olympus SH-50

Compared to Canon SX700 HS

Olympus SH-1
Canon SX700 HS
  • $349
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • In-camera panoramas
  • $329
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • NFC
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Olympus SH-1 vs Canon SX700 HS

Fujifilm XP120
Canon SX700 HS
  • $119
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Waterproof
  • $329
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Larger lens aperture
  • NFC

Compare Fujifilm XP120 vs Canon SX700 HS

Compared to Olympus SH-2

Olympus SH-1
Olympus SH-2
  • $349
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • $499
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • RAW file ability

Compare Olympus SH-1 vs Olympus SH-2

Fujifilm XP120
Olympus SH-2
  • $119
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Waterproof
  • $499
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • Larger lens aperture

Compare Fujifilm XP120 vs Olympus SH-2

Compared to Fujifilm XP90

Olympus SH-1
Fujifilm XP90
  • $349
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • Larger lens aperture
  • $89
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Slower slow-motion

Compare Olympus SH-1 vs Fujifilm XP90

Fujifilm XP120
Fujifilm XP90
  • $119
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • $89
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Slower slow-motion

Compare Fujifilm XP120 vs Fujifilm XP90

Compared to Fujifilm XP130

Olympus SH-1
Fujifilm XP130
  • $349
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • Larger lens aperture
  • $109
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Built-in Bluetooth

Compare Olympus SH-1 vs Fujifilm XP130

Fujifilm XP120
Fujifilm XP130
  • $119
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • $109
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in Bluetooth

Compare Fujifilm XP120 vs Fujifilm XP130

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