Canon N Facebook ready vs Olympus SH-50

In this article, we will be comparing the Canon N Facebook ready versus Olympus SH-50, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Olympus. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the N Facebook ready (12MP) and SH-50 (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The N Facebook ready was revealed 8 months later than the SH-50 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the N Facebook ready matches up vs the SH-50 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot N Facebook ready and Olympus SH-50. The full galleries are viewable at Canon N Facebook ready Gallery and Olympus SH-50 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon N Facebook ready features external dimensions of 79mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Olympus SH-50 has measurements of 112mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Look at the Canon N Facebook ready versus Olympus SH-50 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the N Facebook ready vs the SH-50.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the N Facebook ready and SH-50 is 93 and 88 respectively.

Generally, it can be hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizing simply by checking out specifications. The graphic here will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the N Facebook ready and SH-50.

To sum up, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should expect the Olympus SH-50 to produce more detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more modern N Facebook ready provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.