Olympus SH-50 vs Olympus SZ-11

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").

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.