Olympus SH-50 vs Olympus SZ-11
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Olympus SH-50 vs Olympus SZ-11 Key Specs
(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
- Released January 2013
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-500mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
- 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
- Introduced July 2011
Olympus SH-50 vs Olympus SZ-11 Overview
Below, we will be comparing the Olympus SH-50 and Olympus SZ-11, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and they are both created by Olympus. The resolution of the SH-50 (16MP) and the SZ-11 (14MP) is relatively similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe SH-50 was manufactured 18 months later than the SZ-11 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the SH-50 matches up against the SZ-11 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus SH-50 vs Olympus SZ-11 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SH-50 and Olympus SZ-11. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus SH-50 Gallery and Olympus SZ-11 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SH-50 over the Olympus SZ-11
SH-50 | SZ-11 | |||
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Introduced | January 2013 | July 2011 | More recent by 18 months | |
Manually focus | More precise focusing | |||
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-11 over the Olympus SH-50
SZ-11 | SH-50 |
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Common features in the Olympus SH-50 and Olympus SZ-11
SH-50 | SZ-11 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical screen measurement | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 460k | Equal screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen |
Olympus SH-50 vs Olympus SZ-11 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and volume. The Olympus SH-50 features exterior dimensions of 112mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") along with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) whilst the Olympus SZ-11 has sizing of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus SH-50 and Olympus SZ-11 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the SH-50 versus the SZ-11.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SH-50 and SZ-11 is 88 and 89 respectively.
Olympus SH-50 vs Olympus SZ-11 Sensor Comparison
Usually, its tough to visualise the difference between sensor measurements only by going over a spec sheet. The visual below may give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SH-50 and SZ-11.
As you can see, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Olympus SH-50 to offer you greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more recent SH-50 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.
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Olympus SH-50 vs Olympus SZ-11 Specifications
Olympus SH-50 | Olympus SZ-11 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Olympus |
Model type | Olympus SH-50 | Olympus SZ-11 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2013-01-08 | 2011-07-27 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic VI | TruePic III+ |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4288 x 3216 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 125 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
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 | 25-600mm (24.0x) | 25-500mm (20.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.0-6.9 | f/3.0-6.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 460k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15s | 4s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 12.0 frames/s | 7.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m | 9.30 m (@ ISO 1600) |
Flash options | 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 | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
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, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
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 | 269 gr (0.59 lbs) | 226 gr (0.50 lbs) |
Dimensions | 112 x 63 x 42mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") | 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") |
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 | - | 200 pictures |
Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | SLB-10A | LI-50B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, Pet Auto Shutter) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $300 | $253 |