Canon 650D vs Olympus SH-50

Below, we will be analyzing the Canon 650D and Olympus SH-50, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the 650D (18MP) and the SH-50 (16MP) is relatively close but the 650D (APS-C) and SH-50 (1/2.3") come with different sensor size.

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The 650D was released 4 months earlier than the SH-50 and they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon 650D being a Compact SLR camera and the Olympus SH-50 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the 650D grades vs the SH-50 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS 650D & Olympus SH-50. The complete galleries are available at Canon 650D Gallery & Olympus SH-50 Gallery.

When you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Canon 650D has outer measurements of 133mm x 100mm x 79mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 575 grams (1.27 lbs) whilst the Olympus SH-50 has specifications of 112mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") and a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the 650D vs the SH-50.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the 650D and SH-50 is 65 and 88 respectively.

Generally, its difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizes merely by viewing specifications. The image underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the 650D and SH-50.

To sum up, each of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The 650D featuring a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Canon 650D will render extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively.