Olympus SH-50 vs Olympus SZ-12
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Olympus SH-50 vs Olympus SZ-12 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 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
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").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 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.
Olympus SH-50 vs Olympus SZ-12 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SH-50 and Olympus SZ-12. The full galleries are available at Olympus SH-50 Gallery and Olympus SZ-12 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SH-50 over the Olympus SZ-12
SH-50 | SZ-12 | |||
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Released | January 2013 | January 2012 | More 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
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Common features in the Olympus SH-50 and Olympus SZ-12
SH-50 | SZ-12 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen measurement | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 460k | Same 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.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.
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus SH-50 vs Olympus SZ-12 Specifications
Olympus SH-50 | Olympus SZ-12 | |
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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 |