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Olympus E-M1 II vs Olympus SH-50

Portability
68
Imaging
59
Features
93
Overall
72
Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II front
 
Olympus SH-50 front
Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43

Olympus E-M1 II vs Olympus SH-50 Key Specs

Olympus E-M1 II
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 574g - 134 x 91 x 67mm
  • Released September 2016
  • Older Model is Olympus E-M1
  • Renewed by Olympus E-M1 III
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
  • Announced January 2013
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Olympus E-M1 II vs Olympus SH-50 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Olympus E-M1 II vs Olympus SH-50, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both built by Olympus. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the E-M1 II (20MP) and SH-50 (16MP) and the E-M1 II (Four Thirds) and SH-50 (1/2.3") provide different sensor dimensions.

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The E-M1 II was brought out 3 years later than the SH-50 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-M1 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus SH-50 being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a concise view of how the E-M1 II grades versus the SH-50 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1 II over the Olympus SH-50

 E-M1 II SH-50 
AnnouncedSeptember 2016January 2013More recent by 45 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1037k460kSharper display (+577k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Olympus SH-50 over the Olympus E-M1 II

 SH-50 E-M1 II 

Common features in the Olympus E-M1 II and Olympus SH-50

 E-M1 II SH-50 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Touch display Easily navigate

Olympus E-M1 II vs Olympus SH-50 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to lug around your camera, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-M1 II comes with external dimensions of 134mm x 91mm x 67mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.6") and a weight of 574 grams (1.27 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).

Analyze the Olympus E-M1 II vs Olympus SH-50 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the E-M1 II vs the SH-50.

Olympus E-M1 II vs Olympus SH-50 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the E-M1 II and SH-50 is 68 and 88 respectively.

Olympus E-M1 II vs Olympus SH-50 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M1 II vs Olympus SH-50 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be difficult to imagine the gap in sensor measurements only by seeing specifications. The visual here should give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-M1 II and SH-50.

Plainly, each of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The E-M1 II because of its larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh easier and the Olympus E-M1 II will produce extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The fresher E-M1 II provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus E-M1 II vs Olympus SH-50 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M1 II vs Olympus SH-50 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M1 II vs Olympus SH-50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M1 II Portrait photography information
Olympus SH-50 Portrait photography information
75
manual focus
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
comes with face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
44
has manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-M1 II as a Street photography camera
Olympus SH-50 as a Street photography camera
78
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
comes with touch focus
environment proofing
lighter than competition in class (574 grams)
great high ISO (25,600)
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus via touch
lighter than competition (269g)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M1 II Sports photography details
Olympus SH-50 Sports photography details
74
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
quiet mode (1/32,000s)
fast continuous shooting (60.0 fps)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking focus
environment proofing
comes with phase detect autofocus
not so great battery life (350 per charge)
48
great zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M1 II Travel photography features
Olympus SH-50 Travel photography features
72
lighter than competition in class (574g)
environment proofing
comes with touch focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
selfie friendly screen
not so great battery life (350 shots)
69
lighter than competition (269g)
provides focus via touch
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
very long reach (600mm)
missing Timelapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
Photography Glossary

Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-M1 II Landscape photography factors
Olympus SH-50 Landscape photography factors
76
manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
no anti aliasing filter
great high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
2 card slots
not so great battery life (350 shots)
49
has manual focus
quite wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-M1 II as a Vlogging camera
Olympus SH-50 as a Vlogging camera
79
selfie friendly screen
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect autofocus
video res high (4096 x 2160 resolution)
does have mic support
lighter than competition in class (574 grams)
34
quite wide (25mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (269 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not have a selfie friendly display
missing microphone socket
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Olympus E-M1 II vs Olympus SH-50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M1 II and Olympus SH-50
 Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark IIOlympus SH-50
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II Olympus SH-50
Category Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2016-09-19 2013-01-08
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic VIII TruePic VI
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.4 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 226.2mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 25600 6400
Lowest native ISO 200 125
RAW data
Lowest enhanced ISO 64 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 121 -
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-600mm (24.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.0-6.9
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Available lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,037 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 15 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/2000 secs
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shutter rate 60.0 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 distance 9.10 m (at ISO 100) 4.00 m
Flash options Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(2nd curtain), Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/250 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM, 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, 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 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video format MOV, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 574 gr (1.27 pounds) 269 gr (0.59 pounds)
Physical dimensions 134 x 91 x 67mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.6") 112 x 63 x 42mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 80 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 23.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.8 not tested
DXO Low light rating 1312 not tested
Other
Battery life 350 shots -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID BLH-1 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec, Pet Auto Shutter)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Two One
Cost at release $1,700 $300