Nikon Z50 vs Olympus SH-1
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Nikon Z50 vs Olympus SH-1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 21MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Boost to 204800)
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Nikon Z Mount
- 397g - 127 x 94 x 60mm
- Introduced October 2019
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
- 271g - 109 x 63 x 42mm
- Revealed March 2014
- Refreshed by Olympus SH-2
Nikon Z50 vs Olympus SH-1 Overview
Lets look a bit more in depth at the Nikon Z50 versus Olympus SH-1, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the Z50 (21MP) and SH-1 (16MP) and the Z50 (APS-C) and SH-1 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizing.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe Z50 was launched 5 years later than the SH-1 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Nikon Z50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus SH-1 being a Compact camera.
Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summation of how the Z50 matches up versus the SH-1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Nikon Z50 vs Olympus SH-1 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Z50 and Olympus Stylus SH-1. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon Z50 Gallery and Olympus SH-1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon Z50 over the Olympus SH-1
Z50 | SH-1 | |||
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Revealed | October 2019 | March 2014 | More recent by 68 months | |
Manual focus | Very exact focusing | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen dimension | 3.2" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 460k | Clearer screen (+580k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Olympus SH-1 over the Nikon Z50
SH-1 | Z50 |
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Common features in the Nikon Z50 and Olympus SH-1
Z50 | SH-1 | |||
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Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Nikon Z50 vs Olympus SH-1 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. 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-1 has proportions of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).
Analyze the Nikon Z50 versus Olympus SH-1 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the Z50 and the SH-1.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Z50 and SH-1 is 74 and 88 respectively.
Nikon Z50 vs Olympus SH-1 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is tough to see the gap in sensor measurements only by checking out a spec sheet. The visual below may offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Z50 and SH-1.
As you can see, the two cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Z50 because of its bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh easier and the Nikon Z50 will produce greater detail utilizing its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more recent Z50 will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.
Nikon Z50 vs Olympus SH-1 Screen and ViewFinder
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Nikon Z50 vs Olympus SH-1 Specifications
Nikon Z50 | Olympus Stylus SH-1 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Nikon | Olympus |
Model type | Nikon Z50 | Olympus Stylus SH-1 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2019-10-10 | 2014-03-31 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Expeed 6 | TruePic VII |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 369.0mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 21 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Highest Possible resolution | 5568 x 3712 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 51200 | 6400 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 204800 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 209 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Nikon Z | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 25-600mm (24.0x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/3.0-6.9 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 3cm |
Available lenses | 15 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3.2 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 1,040 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 11.0fps | 12.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.00 m (at ISO 100) | - |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 397 grams (0.88 lb) | 271 grams (0.60 lb) |
Dimensions | 127 x 94 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") | 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 life | 320 pictures | 380 pictures |
Type of battery | Built-in | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | EN-EL25 | LI-92B |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $857 | $349 |