Canon G12 vs Olympus SH-50

Lets take a closer look at the Canon G12 and Olympus SH-50, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the G12 (10MP) and SH-50 (16MP) and the G12 (1/1.7") and SH-50 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor size.

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The G12 was introduced 24 months prior to the SH-50 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the G12 matches up vs the SH-50 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot G12 and Olympus SH-50. The whole galleries are provided at Canon G12 Gallery and Olympus SH-50 Gallery.

If you are going to carry your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon G12 enjoys external measurements of 112mm x 76mm x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") having a weight of 401 grams (0.88 lbs) and the Olympus SH-50 has proportions of 112mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Analyze the Canon G12 and Olympus SH-50 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the G12 compared to the SH-50.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G12 and SH-50 is 83 and 88 respectively.

Typically, it's difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizing merely by reviewing specifications. The photograph here will offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the G12 and SH-50.

To sum up, each of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The G12 with its larger sensor will make getting bokeh simpler and the Olympus SH-50 will deliver more detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos far more aggressively. The older G12 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.