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Canon SX410 IS vs Olympus SH-50

Portability
80
Imaging
45
Features
33
Overall
40
Canon PowerShot SX410 IS front
 
Olympus SH-50 front
Portability
88
Imaging
39
Features
48
Overall
42

Canon SX410 IS vs Olympus SH-50 Key Specs

Canon SX410 IS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-960mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 325g - 104 x 69 x 85mm
  • Introduced February 2015
Olympus SH-50
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 269g - 112 x 63 x 42mm
  • Launched January 2013
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Canon SX410 IS vs Olympus SH-50 Overview

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Canon SX410 IS versus Olympus SH-50, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Canon and Olympus. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the SX410 IS (20MP) and SH-50 (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX410 IS was introduced 2 years after the SH-50 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the SX410 IS grades against the SH-50 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX410 IS over the Olympus SH-50

 SX410 IS SH-50 
LaunchedFebruary 2015January 2013Newer by 26 months

Reasons to pick Olympus SH-50 over the Canon SX410 IS

 SH-50 SX410 IS 
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon SX410 IS and Olympus SH-50

 SX410 IS SH-50 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Canon SX410 IS vs Olympus SH-50 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SX410 IS comes with exterior measurements of 104mm x 69mm x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") with a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) whilst the Olympus SH-50 has proportions of 112mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") along with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the SX410 IS compared to the SH-50.

Canon SX410 IS vs Olympus SH-50 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SX410 IS and SH-50 is 80 and 88 respectively.

Canon SX410 IS vs Olympus SH-50 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX410 IS vs Olympus SH-50 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is difficult to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions just by going over a spec sheet. The pic here should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX410 IS and SH-50.

Clearly, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Canon SX410 IS to offer more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The newer SX410 IS will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SX410 IS vs Olympus SH-50 sensor size comparison

Canon SX410 IS vs Olympus SH-50 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX410 IS vs Olympus SH-50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX410 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus SH-50 as a Portrait photography camera
47
has manual focus
good MP (20 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
43
has manual focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX410 IS as a Street photography camera
Olympus SH-50 as a Street photography camera
52
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus by touch
lighter than competition in class (269 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX410 IS Sports photography factors
Olympus SH-50 Sports photography factors
41
great zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
max fps very slow (0.5 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
bad battery power (185 per charge)
lacks phase detect auto focus
48
excellent zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX410 IS Travel photography details
Olympus SH-50 Travel photography details
61
good MP (20MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
great reach (960mm)
no Time Lapse recording
bad battery power (185 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than competition in class (269g)
provides focus by touch
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
long zoom (600mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX410 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus SH-50 as a Landscape photography camera
48
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
bad battery power (185 CIPA)
no Time Lapse recording
49
has manual focus
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX410 IS Vlogging information
Olympus SH-50 Vlogging information
29
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic jack
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (269g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
missing mic support
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Canon SX410 IS vs Olympus SH-50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX410 IS and Olympus SH-50
 Canon PowerShot SX410 ISOlympus SH-50
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Olympus
Model Canon PowerShot SX410 IS Olympus SH-50
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2015-02-06 2013-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 4+ TruePic VI
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 5152 x 3864 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-960mm (40.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.0-6.9
Macro focus range 0cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 15 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 0.5fps 12.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.00 m 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, flash on, slow synchro, flash off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 325g (0.72 pounds) 269g (0.59 pounds)
Dimensions 104 x 69 x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") 112 x 63 x 42mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 185 photographs -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11LH SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 12 sec, Pet Auto Shutter)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $199 $300