Nikon P900 vs Olympus SH-50

Here, we are reviewing the Nikon P900 vs Olympus SH-50, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the P900 (16MP) and the SH-50 (16MP) is fairly close and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The P900 was manufactured 2 years later than the SH-50 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon P900 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SH-50 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the P900 scores vs the SH-50 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix P900 & Olympus SH-50. The entire galleries are available at Nikon P900 Gallery & Olympus SH-50 Gallery.

When you are going to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon P900 enjoys outside dimensions of 140mm x 103mm x 137mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 5.4") and a weight of 899 grams (1.98 lbs) while the Olympus SH-50 has specifications of 112mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the P900 and the SH-50.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the P900 and SH-50 is 52 and 88 respectively.

In many cases, it is difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizing simply by viewing specifications. The graphic here will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the P900 and SH-50.

To sum up, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of photos however you will want to consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The fresher P900 is going to have an edge in sensor tech.