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Nikon Z50 vs Olympus SH-50

Portability
74
Imaging
68
Features
84
Overall
74
Nikon Z50 front
 
Olympus SH-50 front
Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43

Nikon Z50 vs Olympus SH-50 Key Specs

Nikon Z50
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Bump to 204800)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 397g - 127 x 94 x 60mm
  • Launched October 2019
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
  • Revealed January 2013
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Nikon Z50 vs Olympus SH-50 Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Nikon Z50 and Olympus SH-50, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Nikon and Olympus. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the Z50 (21MP) and SH-50 (16MP) and the Z50 (APS-C) and SH-50 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor measurements.

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The Z50 was introduced 6 years after the SH-50 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Nikon Z50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus SH-50 being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the Z50 matches up versus the SH-50 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z50 over the Olympus SH-50

 Z50 SH-50 
RevealedOctober 2019January 2013More modern by 83 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1040k460kSharper display (+580k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Olympus SH-50 over the Nikon Z50

 SH-50 Z50 

Common features in the Nikon Z50 and Olympus SH-50

 Z50 SH-50 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Touch display Easily navigate

Nikon Z50 vs Olympus SH-50 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon Z50 provides outside measurements of 127mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") along with a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs) and the Olympus SH-50 has dimensions of 112mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") having a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon Z50 and Olympus SH-50 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the Z50 and the SH-50.

Nikon Z50 vs Olympus SH-50 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z50 and SH-50 is 74 and 88 respectively.

Nikon Z50 vs Olympus SH-50 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z50 vs Olympus SH-50 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is tough to see the difference between sensor sizes merely by reading through specifications. The picture here should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Z50 and SH-50.

To sum up, the two cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Z50 having a larger sensor will make shooting bokeh easier and the Nikon Z50 will give greater detail using its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics more aggressively. The younger Z50 is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.

Nikon Z50 vs Olympus SH-50 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z50 vs Olympus SH-50 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z50 vs Olympus SH-50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z50 Portrait photography features
Olympus SH-50 Portrait photography features
80
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (21 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect focusing
saves RAW files
44
manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon Z50
Street photography with Olympus SH-50
73
screen tilts up and down
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
supports touch to focus
environment sealing
good ISO range (51,200)
no image stabilization
more heavy than others (397g)
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features touch focus
lighter than competition in class (269 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon Z50
Sports photography with Olympus SH-50
75
sensor resolution is decent (21 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
environment sealing
supports phase detect AF
no image stabilization
48
excellent zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z50 Travel photography highlights
Olympus SH-50 Travel photography highlights
77
environment sealing
supports bluetooth
supports touch to focus
sensor resolution is decent (21MP)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
more heavy than others (397 grams)
69
lighter than competition in class (269g)
features touch focus
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
great zoom (600mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon Z50
Landscape photography with Olympus SH-50
79
you can focus manually
change lenses (Nikon Z mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (21MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
good ISO range (51,200)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
no image stabilization
49
manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z50 Vlogging highlights
Olympus SH-50 Vlogging highlights
71
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
provides face detect focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with microphone jack
no image stabilization
more heavy than others (397 grams)
34
decently wide (25mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (269g)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
lack of external microphone socket
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Nikon Z50 vs Olympus SH-50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z50 and Olympus SH-50
 Nikon Z50Olympus SH-50
General Information
Brand Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Z50 Olympus SH-50
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2019-10-10 2013-01-08
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed 6 TruePic VI
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 21MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5568 x 3712 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 51200 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 204800 -
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 209 -
Lens
Lens mount Nikon Z fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-600mm (24.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.0-6.9
Macro focus range - 5cm
Number of lenses 15 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.2 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 15s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 11.0 frames/s 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m (at ISO 100) 4.00 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 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 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 397 grams (0.88 lbs) 269 grams (0.59 lbs)
Physical dimensions 127 x 94 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") 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 320 photographs -
Style of battery Built-in -
Battery model EN-EL25 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec, Pet Auto Shutter)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail cost $857 $300