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Canon SX700 HS vs Olympus SH-50

Portability
89
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX700 HS front
 
Olympus SH-50 front
Portability
88
Imaging
39
Features
48
Overall
42

Canon SX700 HS vs Olympus SH-50 Key Specs

Canon SX700 HS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-750mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
  • 269g - 113 x 66 x 35mm
  • Announced February 2014
  • Replacement is Canon SX710 HS
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
  • Introduced January 2013
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Canon SX700 HS vs Olympus SH-50 Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Canon SX700 HS versus Olympus SH-50, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the SX700 HS (16MP) and the SH-50 (16MP) is pretty similar and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SX700 HS was manufactured 14 months after the SH-50 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a short introduction of how the SX700 HS matches up against the SH-50 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX700 HS over the Olympus SH-50

 SX700 HS SH-50 
IntroducedFebruary 2014January 2013More modern by 14 months
Screen resolution922k460kClearer screen (+462k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus SH-50 over the Canon SX700 HS

 SH-50 SX700 HS 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon SX700 HS and Olympus SH-50

 SX700 HS SH-50 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Canon SX700 HS vs Olympus SH-50 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX700 HS enjoys exterior measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") along with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) and the Olympus SH-50 has measurements 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 SX700 HS versus Olympus SH-50 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the SX700 HS against the SH-50.

Canon SX700 HS vs Olympus SH-50 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX700 HS and SH-50 is 89 and 88 respectively.

Canon SX700 HS vs Olympus SH-50 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX700 HS vs Olympus SH-50 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizes only by going over a spec sheet. The image here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SX700 HS and SH-50.

Clearly, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same MP so you can expect similar quality of images however you will want to take the age of the products into consideration. The more recent SX700 HS is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SX700 HS vs Olympus SH-50 sensor size comparison

Canon SX700 HS vs Olympus SH-50 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX700 HS vs Olympus SH-50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX700 HS Portrait photography information
Olympus SH-50 Portrait photography information
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you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
includes face detection autofocus
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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focusing manually
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focusing
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX700 HS Street photography advice
Olympus SH-50 Street photography advice
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (269g)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
features touch to focus
lighter than competition (269g)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX700 HS Sports photography advice
Olympus SH-50 Sports photography advice
45
long zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery pack (250 shots)
no phase detect autofocus
48
incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX700 HS Travel photography highlights
Olympus SH-50 Travel photography highlights
65
lighter than competition (269g)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
great zoom (750mm)
no Timelapse recording
low battery pack (250 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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lighter than competition (269g)
features touch to focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
very long zoom (600mm)
missing Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX700 HS
Landscape photography with Olympus SH-50
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you can focus manually
really wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
low battery pack (250 per charge)
no Timelapse recording
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focusing manually
really wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX700 HS Vlogging information
Olympus SH-50 Vlogging information
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really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (269 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no external microphone jack
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really wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (269g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing external mic jack
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Canon SX700 HS vs Olympus SH-50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX700 HS and Olympus SH-50
 Canon PowerShot SX700 HSOlympus SH-50
General Information
Make Canon Olympus
Model Canon PowerShot SX700 HS Olympus SH-50
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2014-02-12 2013-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 6 TruePic VI
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 16 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 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-750mm (30.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/3.0-6.9
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 922 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology PureColor II G TFT -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 15 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 9.0 frames/s 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 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 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 269g (0.59 pounds) 269g (0.59 pounds)
Dimensions 113 x 66 x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") 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 250 photos -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-6LH SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec, Pet Auto Shutter)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch price $349 $300