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Olympus SH-50 vs Olympus SZ-12

Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43
Olympus SH-50 front
 
Olympus SZ-12 front
Portability
89
Imaging
37
Features
36
Overall
36

Olympus SH-50 vs Olympus SZ-12 Key Specs

Olympus SH-50
(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
Olympus SZ-12
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
  • Released January 2012
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Olympus SH-50 vs Olympus SZ-12 Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the Olympus SH-50 vs Olympus SZ-12, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both are built by Olympus. The image resolution of the SH-50 (16MP) and the SZ-12 (14MP) is relatively similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SH-50 was unveiled 13 months after the SZ-12 which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the SH-50 scores vs the SZ-12 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SH-50 over the Olympus SZ-12

 SH-50 SZ-12 
ReleasedJanuary 2013January 2012More modern by 13 months
Manually focus More precise focus
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-12 over the Olympus SH-50

 SZ-12 SH-50 

Common features in the Olympus SH-50 and Olympus SZ-12

 SH-50 SZ-12 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Screen resolution460k460kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Olympus SH-50 vs Olympus SZ-12 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus SH-50 comes with exterior 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 SZ-12 has sizing of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") and a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus SH-50 vs Olympus SZ-12 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the SH-50 and the SZ-12.

Olympus SH-50 vs Olympus SZ-12 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SH-50 and SZ-12 is 88 and 89 respectively.

Olympus SH-50 vs Olympus SZ-12 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SH-50 vs Olympus SZ-12 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizes merely by reading a spec sheet. The picture underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SH-50 and SZ-12.

As you can see, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should count on the Olympus SH-50 to offer extra detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more recent SH-50 should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus SH-50 vs Olympus SZ-12 sensor size comparison

Olympus SH-50 vs Olympus SZ-12 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SH-50 vs Olympus SZ-12 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SH-50 Portrait photography info
Olympus SZ-12 Portrait photography info
44
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
comes with face detection autofocus
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
33
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
provides face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus SH-50
Street photography with Olympus SZ-12
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features focus by touch
lighter than competition in class (269 grams)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
60
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (226 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SH-50 Sports photography highlights
Olympus SZ-12 Sports photography highlights
48
incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
40
great zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery (220 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SH-50 Travel photography info
Olympus SZ-12 Travel photography info
69
lighter than competition in class (269 grams)
features focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
great reach (600mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
65
lighter than competition in class (226 grams)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
great reach (600mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low battery (220 per charge)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SH-50 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus SZ-12 as a Landscape photography camera
49
has manual focus
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
40
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
low battery (220 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SH-50 Vlogging factors
Olympus SZ-12 Vlogging factors
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (269 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone port
31
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focusing
lighter than competition in class (226 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic port
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Olympus SH-50 vs Olympus SZ-12 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SH-50 and Olympus SZ-12
 Olympus SH-50Olympus SZ-12
General Information
Make Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus SH-50 Olympus SZ-12
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-01-08 2012-01-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic VI -
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 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/3.0-6.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1700 secs
Continuous shooting speed 12.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 269 grams (0.59 pounds) 226 grams (0.50 pounds)
Physical 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 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 - 220 shots
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, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $300 $350