Canon SX120 IS vs Olympus SH-50

In this write-up, we are analyzing the Canon SX120 IS and Olympus SH-50, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Olympus. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the SX120 IS (10MP) and SH-50 (16MP) and the SX120 IS (1/2.5") and SH-50 (1/2.3") use different sensor sizes.

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The SX120 IS was launched 4 years earlier than the SH-50 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the SX120 IS scores versus the SH-50 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX120 IS & Olympus SH-50. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX120 IS Gallery & Olympus SH-50 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SX120 IS offers exterior dimensions of 111mm x 71mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") with a weight of 285 grams (0.63 lbs) and the Olympus SH-50 has proportions of 112mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Check out the Canon SX120 IS and Olympus SH-50 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the SX120 IS against the SH-50.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SX120 IS and SH-50 is 87 and 88 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizes merely by going over technical specs. The pic underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX120 IS and SH-50.

As you have seen, each of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The SX120 IS featuring a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF trickier and the Olympus SH-50 will offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged SX120 IS is going to be behind in sensor technology.