Canon SX50 HS vs Olympus SH-3

In this article, we will be analyzing the Canon SX50 HS versus Olympus SH-3, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Canon and Olympus. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the SX50 HS (12MP) and SH-3 (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX50 HS was revealed 4 years before the SH-3 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX50 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SH-3 being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the SX50 HS matches up vs the SH-3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX50 HS and Olympus Stylus SH-3. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX50 HS Gallery and Olympus SH-3 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SX50 HS comes with outside measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 106mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.2") along with a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs) while the Olympus SH-3 has sizing of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX50 HS versus Olympus SH-3 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the SX50 HS compared to the SH-3.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX50 HS and SH-3 is 65 and 88 respectively.

Normally, it can be difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizing only by looking through specs. The graphic here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SX50 HS and SH-3.

All in all, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Olympus SH-3 to result in greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The older SX50 HS will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.