Olympus SH-50 vs Olympus SP-610UZ
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Olympus SH-50 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
- 269g - 112 x 63 x 42mm
- Released January 2013
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-616mm (F3.3-5.7) lens
- 405g - 107 x 73 x 73mm
- Released January 2011
- Succeeded the Olympus SP-600 UZ
- Replacement is Olympus SP-620 UZ

Olympus SH-50 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Overview
Following is a in depth comparison of the Olympus SH-50 vs Olympus SP-610UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both are created by Olympus. The resolution of the SH-50 (16MP) and the SP-610UZ (14MP) is fairly similar and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The SH-50 was launched 2 years after the SP-610UZ which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summary of how the SH-50 matches up against the SP-610UZ in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Olympus SH-50 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SH-50 & Olympus SP-610UZ. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus SH-50 Gallery & Olympus SP-610UZ Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SH-50 over the Olympus SP-610UZ
SH-50 | SP-610UZ | |||
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Released | January 2013 | ![]() | January 2011 | More modern by 25 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-610UZ over the Olympus SH-50
SP-610UZ | SH-50 |
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Common features in the Olympus SH-50 and Olympus SP-610UZ
SH-50 | SP-610UZ | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen |
Olympus SH-50 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to carry around your camera, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus SH-50 offers outer measurements of 112mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") and a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) while the Olympus SP-610UZ has measurements of 107mm x 73mm x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") having a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus SH-50 vs Olympus SP-610UZ in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the SH-50 and the SP-610UZ.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SH-50 and SP-610UZ is 88 and 79 respectively.

Olympus SH-50 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizes simply by going over a spec sheet. The pic underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SH-50 and SP-610UZ.
Clearly, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Olympus SH-50 to offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively. The younger SH-50 will have an edge in sensor technology.

Olympus SH-50 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus SH-50 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Specifications
Olympus SH-50 | Olympus SP-610UZ | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Olympus |
Model type | Olympus SH-50 | Olympus SP-610UZ |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2013-01-08 | 2011-01-06 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic VI | TruePic III |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4288 x 3216 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | 28-616mm (22.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.0-6.9 | f/3.3-5.7 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 460 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 4 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 12.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m | 6.30 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 269g (0.59 pounds) | 405g (0.89 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 112 x 63 x 42mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") | 107 x 73 x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") |
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 life | - | 340 photos |
Style of battery | - | AA |
Battery ID | SLB-10A | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, Pet Auto Shutter) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $300 | $299 |