Canon A810 vs Olympus SH-50

Below is a in-depth analysis of the Canon A810 and Olympus SH-50, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Olympus. The resolution of the A810 (16MP) and the SH-50 (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A810 was released 11 months prior to the SH-50 and they are both of a similar age. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the A810 grades vs the SH-50 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A810 & Olympus SH-50. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon A810 Gallery & Olympus SH-50 Gallery.

If you're going to lug around your camera often, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon A810 comes with outside measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 171 grams (0.38 lbs) and the Olympus SH-50 has dimensions 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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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the A810 vs the SH-50.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A810 and SH-50 is 93 and 88 respectively.

Typically, it's hard to see the gap between sensor measurements merely by going over specifications. The photograph underneath may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the A810 and SH-50.

Plainly, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical MP and you can expect similar quality of images though you have to take the age of the products into consideration. The older A810 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.