Canon SX400 IS vs Olympus SH-50

Here is a complete analysis of the Canon SX400 IS vs Olympus SH-50, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Canon and Olympus. The resolution of the SX400 IS (16MP) and the SH-50 (16MP) is fairly close and they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX400 IS was manufactured 19 months later than the SH-50 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the SX400 IS scores vs the SH-50 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX400 IS & Olympus SH-50. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX400 IS Gallery & Olympus SH-50 Gallery.

If you are going to carry your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SX400 IS features physical dimensions of 104mm x 69mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") along with a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs) while the Olympus SH-50 has proportions 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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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX400 IS vs the SH-50.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SX400 IS and SH-50 is 81 and 88 respectively.

Generally, its tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizing only by researching specifications. The visual here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SX400 IS and SH-50.

Plainly, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of photos however you might want to factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The more modern SX400 IS should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.