Canon SX1 IS vs Olympus SH-50

The following is a in depth comparison of the Canon SX1 IS and Olympus SH-50, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX1 IS (10MP) and SH-50 (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX1 IS was revealed 4 years earlier than the SH-50 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX1 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SH-50 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the SX1 IS scores against the SH-50 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX1 IS & Olympus SH-50. The full galleries are available at Canon SX1 IS Gallery & Olympus SH-50 Gallery.

In case you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon SX1 IS enjoys outer dimensions of 128mm x 88mm x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") along with a weight of 615 grams (1.36 lbs) and the Olympus SH-50 has specifications of 112mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") along with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX1 IS and Olympus SH-50 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the SX1 IS and the SH-50.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SX1 IS and SH-50 is 64 and 88 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to see the difference in sensor dimensions only by researching technical specs. The picture below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SX1 IS and SH-50.

As you have seen, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Olympus SH-50 to render greater detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged SX1 IS will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.