Canon SX410 IS vs Olympus SH-50
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Canon SX410 IS vs Olympus SH-50 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon SX410 IS vs Olympus SH-50 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX410 IS and Olympus SH-50. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX410 IS Gallery and Olympus SH-50 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX410 IS over the Olympus SH-50
SX410 IS | SH-50 | |||
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Launched | February 2015 | ![]() | January 2013 | Newer by 26 months |
Reasons to pick Olympus SH-50 over the Canon SX410 IS
SH-50 | SX410 IS | |||
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Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Canon SX410 IS and Olympus SH-50
SX410 IS | SH-50 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very precise focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 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).
Analyze the Canon SX410 IS versus Olympus SH-50 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX410 IS vs Olympus SH-50 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX410 IS | Olympus SH-50 | |
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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 |