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Nikon L610 vs Olympus SH-50

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37
Nikon Coolpix L610 front
 
Olympus SH-50 front
Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43

Nikon L610 vs Olympus SH-50 Key Specs

Nikon L610
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-350mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 240g - 108 x 69 x 34mm
  • Introduced August 2012
Olympus SH-50
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 269g - 112 x 63 x 42mm
  • Released January 2013
Photography Glossary

Nikon L610 vs Olympus SH-50 Overview

Here is a in-depth analysis of the Nikon L610 vs Olympus SH-50, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the L610 (16MP) and the SH-50 (16MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The L610 was manufactured 5 months prior to the SH-50 so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a short summation of how the L610 matches up versus the SH-50 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L610 over the Olympus SH-50

 L610 SH-50 

Reasons to pick Olympus SH-50 over the Nikon L610

 SH-50 L610 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon L610 and Olympus SH-50

 L610 SH-50 
ReleasedAugust 2012January 2013Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Display resolution460k460kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Nikon L610 vs Olympus SH-50 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon L610 features external measurements of 108mm x 69mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") having a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs) and the Olympus SH-50 has measurements of 112mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") and a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Check out the Nikon L610 vs Olympus SH-50 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the L610 against the SH-50.

Nikon L610 vs Olympus SH-50 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the L610 and SH-50 is 90 and 88 respectively.

Nikon L610 vs Olympus SH-50 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L610 vs Olympus SH-50 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's hard to see the difference between sensor sizing merely by reading through specifications. The visual underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the L610 and SH-50.

Plainly, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same resolution so you can expect similar quality of pictures however you will need to take the launch date of the products into consideration.

Nikon L610 vs Olympus SH-50 sensor size comparison

Nikon L610 vs Olympus SH-50 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L610 vs Olympus SH-50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L610 Portrait photography advice
Olympus SH-50 Portrait photography advice
30
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
44
has manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
has face detect focus
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon L610 Street photography details
Olympus SH-50 Street photography details
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (240g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus by touch
lighter than competitors in class (269g)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon L610
Sports photography with Olympus SH-50
45
great zoom range (25-350mm 14.0 x zoom)
great max shutter speed (1/6,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery power (120 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
48
incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L610 Travel photography factors
Olympus SH-50 Travel photography factors
66
lighter than competitors (240g)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
long reach (350mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
bad battery power (120 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than competitors in class (269g)
provides focus by touch
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
long zoom (600mm)
no Timelapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon L610
Landscape photography with Olympus SH-50
41
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
bad battery power (120 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
49
has manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L610 Vlogging features
Olympus SH-50 Vlogging features
33
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (240g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic socket
34
decently wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (269 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
no microphone socket
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Nikon L610 vs Olympus SH-50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L610 and Olympus SH-50
 Nikon Coolpix L610Olympus SH-50
General Information
Brand Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Coolpix L610 Olympus SH-50
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-08-09 2013-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - TruePic VI
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 125 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-350mm (14.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.0-6.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 15s
Maximum shutter speed 1/6000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate - 12.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 4.00 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 240 grams (0.53 lbs) 269 grams (0.59 lbs)
Physical dimensions 108 x 69 x 34mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") 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 120 photographs -
Type of battery AA -
Battery model 2 x AA SLB-10A
Self timer - Yes (2 or 12 sec, Pet Auto Shutter)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $150 $300