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Olympus SH-50 vs Olympus SZ-11

Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43
Olympus SH-50 front
 
Olympus SZ-11 front
Portability
89
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37

Olympus SH-50 vs Olympus SZ-11 Key Specs

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
  • Released January 2013
Olympus SZ-11
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SH-50 over the Olympus SZ-11

 SH-50 SZ-11 
IntroducedJanuary 2013July 2011More 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 

Common features in the Olympus SH-50 and Olympus SZ-11

 SH-50 SZ-11 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Screen resolution460k460kEqual 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus SH-50 vs Olympus SZ-11 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Olympus SH-50 vs Olympus SZ-11 sensor size comparison

Olympus SH-50 vs Olympus SZ-11 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SH-50 vs Olympus SZ-11 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SH-50 Portrait photography features
Olympus SZ-11 Portrait photography features
44
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
supports face detect focusing
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
33
good megapixels (14MP)
includes face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus SH-50 Street photography info
Olympus SZ-11 Street photography info
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus via touch
lighter than competition in class (269g)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
60
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (226g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SH-50 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus SZ-11 as a Sports photography camera
48
long zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
43
amazing zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
includes tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (200 per charge)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SH-50 Travel photography details
Olympus SZ-11 Travel photography details
69
lighter than competition in class (269g)
offers focus via touch
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
great reach (600mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.0)
65
lighter than others (226g)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
great reach (500mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
bad battery pack (200 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SH-50 Landscape photography features
Olympus SZ-11 Landscape photography features
49
has manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
40
fairly wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
bad battery pack (200 per charge)
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SH-50 Vlogging advice
Olympus SZ-11 Vlogging advice
34
relatively wide (25mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (269 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not feature selfie friendly display
missing mic port
31
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focus
lighter than others (226g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic port
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Olympus SH-50 vs Olympus SZ-11 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SH-50 and Olympus SZ-11
 Olympus SH-50Olympus SZ-11
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