Nikon S3500 vs Olympus SH-50
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![Nikon Coolpix S3500 front Nikon Coolpix S3500 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Nikon-Coolpix-S3500/Nikon-S3500-front.jpg)
![Olympus SH-50 front Olympus SH-50 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Olympus-SH-50/Olympus-SH-50-front.jpg)
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Nikon S3500 vs Olympus SH-50 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-182mm (F3.4-6.4) lens
- 129g - 97 x 58 x 21mm
- Introduced February 2013
(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
- Announced January 2013
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Nikon S3500 vs Olympus SH-50 Overview
The following is a extended comparison of the Nikon S3500 vs Olympus SH-50, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Nikon and Olympus. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the S3500 (20MP) and SH-50 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
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The S3500 was introduced 2 months after the SH-50 and they are of a similar generation. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the S3500 scores vs the SH-50 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Nikon S3500 vs Olympus SH-50 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S3500 and Olympus SH-50. The whole galleries are available at Nikon S3500 Gallery and Olympus SH-50 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S3500 over the Olympus SH-50
S3500 | SH-50 |
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Reasons to pick Olympus SH-50 over the Nikon S3500
SH-50 | S3500 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More exact focus | ||
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Nikon S3500 and Olympus SH-50
S3500 | SH-50 | |||
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Announced | February 2013 | ![]() | January 2013 | Same generation |
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen |
Nikon S3500 vs Olympus SH-50 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and volume. The Nikon S3500 features outside measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Olympus SH-50 has sizing of 112mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).
Check out the Nikon S3500 vs Olympus SH-50 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the S3500 and the SH-50.
![Nikon S3500 vs Olympus SH-50 size comparison Nikon S3500 vs Olympus SH-50 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-S3500-vs-Olympus-SH-50-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the S3500 and SH-50 is 95 and 88 respectively.
![Nikon S3500 vs Olympus SH-50 top view buttons comparison Nikon S3500 vs Olympus SH-50 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-S3500-vs-Olympus-SH-50-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Nikon S3500 vs Olympus SH-50 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is tough to envision the gap in sensor dimensions purely by going through specs. The pic underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the S3500 and SH-50.
All in all, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Nikon S3500 to provide more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively.
![Nikon S3500 vs Olympus SH-50 sensor size comparison Nikon S3500 vs Olympus SH-50 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-S3500-vs-Olympus-SH-50-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Nikon S3500 vs Olympus SH-50 Screen and ViewFinder
![Nikon S3500 vs Olympus SH-50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Nikon S3500 vs Olympus SH-50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-S3500-vs-Olympus-SH-50-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Nikon S3500 vs Olympus SH-50 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S3500 | Olympus SH-50 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Nikon | Olympus |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix S3500 | Olympus SH-50 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2013-02-21 | 2013-01-08 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | TruePic VI |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.16 x 4.62mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 5152 x 3864 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 26-182mm (7.0x) | 25-600mm (24.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.4-6.4 | f/3.0-6.9 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7" | 3" |
Display resolution | 230k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display technology | TFT-LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 15 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 12.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 4.00 m |
Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 | 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 | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | - | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 129 gr (0.28 lb) | 269 gr (0.59 lb) |
Dimensions | 97 x 58 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 112 x 63 x 42mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery ID | - | SLB-10A |
Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 12 sec, Pet Auto Shutter) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | - | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $85 | $300 |