Canon A4000 IS vs Olympus SH-50

Its time to examine more in depth at the Canon A4000 IS versus Olympus SH-50, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the A4000 IS (16MP) and the SH-50 (16MP) is pretty close and they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A4000 IS was launched 11 months earlier than the SH-50 and they are of a similar generation. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the A4000 IS grades vs the SH-50 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A4000 IS and Olympus SH-50. The complete galleries are provided at Canon A4000 IS Gallery and Olympus SH-50 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry around your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon A4000 IS features outer dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Olympus SH-50 has dimensions of 112mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") having a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

See the Canon A4000 IS versus Olympus SH-50 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the A4000 IS vs the SH-50.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A4000 IS and SH-50 is 95 and 88 respectively.

Quite often, it's tough to see the difference in sensor sizes simply by researching technical specs. The pic underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the A4000 IS and SH-50.

As you can tell, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same MP and you should expect comparable quality of images though you have to factor the release date of the cameras into account. The more aged A4000 IS will be behind with regard to sensor tech.