Nikon P1000 vs Olympus SH-50

The following is a in depth analysis of the Nikon P1000 versus Olympus SH-50, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the P1000 (16MP) and the SH-50 (16MP) is relatively well matched and they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The P1000 was unveiled 5 years after the SH-50 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon P1000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SH-50 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the P1000 matches up vs the SH-50 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix P1000 and Olympus SH-50. The full galleries are available at Nikon P1000 Gallery and Olympus SH-50 Gallery.

In case you're intending to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon P1000 enjoys physical dimensions of 146mm x 119mm x 181mm (5.7" x 4.7" x 7.1") with a weight of 1415 grams (3.12 lbs) and the Olympus SH-50 has sizing of 112mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") along with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Check out the Nikon P1000 versus Olympus SH-50 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the P1000 versus the SH-50.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the P1000 and SH-50 is 49 and 88 respectively.

In many cases, its hard to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions only by looking at a spec sheet. The pic below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the P1000 and SH-50.

As you can see, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels and you should expect similar quality of pictures although you may want to take the release date of the products into consideration. The newer P1000 will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.