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Olympus SH-50 vs Olympus SZ-15

Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43
Olympus SH-50 front
 
Olympus SZ-15 front
Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44

Olympus SH-50 vs Olympus SZ-15 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
  • Launched January 2013
Olympus SZ-15
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 250g - 108 x 70 x 40mm
  • Announced June 2013
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Olympus SH-50 vs Olympus SZ-15 Overview

Lets look a little more closely at the Olympus SH-50 versus Olympus SZ-15, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and they are both sold by Olympus. The image resolution of the SH-50 (16MP) and the SZ-15 (16MP) is very similar and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SH-50 was brought out 5 months earlier than the SZ-15 so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summation of how the SH-50 scores versus the SZ-15 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SH-50 over the Olympus SZ-15

 SH-50 SZ-15 
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-15 over the Olympus SH-50

 SZ-15 SH-50 

Common features in the Olympus SH-50 and Olympus SZ-15

 SH-50 SZ-15 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013June 2013Similar generation
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Display resolution460k460kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Olympus SH-50 vs Olympus SZ-15 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus SH-50 offers physical dimensions of 112mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) and the Olympus SZ-15 has proportions of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") and a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the SH-50 against the SZ-15.

Olympus SH-50 vs Olympus SZ-15 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SH-50 and SZ-15 is 88 and 88 respectively.

Olympus SH-50 vs Olympus SZ-15 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SH-50 vs Olympus SZ-15 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to envision the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reviewing specifications. The visual underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SH-50 and SZ-15.

Plainly, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact MP so you should expect similar quality of photos however you may want to factor the release date of the products into consideration.

Olympus SH-50 vs Olympus SZ-15 sensor size comparison

Olympus SH-50 vs Olympus SZ-15 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SH-50 vs Olympus SZ-15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SH-50 Portrait photography information
Olympus SZ-15 Portrait photography information
44
focusing manually
decent megapixels (16MP)
provides face detect focus
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
44
manual focus
decent MP (16MP)
provides face detection focus
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus SH-50
Street photography with Olympus SZ-15
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch to focus
lighter than competitors (269 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (250 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SH-50 Sports photography factors
Olympus SZ-15 Sports photography factors
48
excellent zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
53
amazing zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus SH-50
Travel photography with Olympus SZ-15
69
lighter than competitors (269g)
includes touch to focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
great reach (600mm)
missing Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
68
lighter than others (250g)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (23mm)
great reach (483mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SH-50 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus SZ-15 as a Landscape photography camera
49
focusing manually
rather wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
49
manual focus
reasonably wide (23mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SH-50 Vlogging features
Olympus SZ-15 Vlogging features
34
rather wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (269g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing mic port
34
reasonably wide (23mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (250g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external mic support
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Olympus SH-50 vs Olympus SZ-15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SH-50 and Olympus SZ-15
 Olympus SH-50Olympus SZ-15
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus SH-50 Olympus SZ-15
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-01-08 2013-06-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 12.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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) 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 AVI MPEG4, Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 269g (0.59 pounds) 250g (0.55 pounds)
Physical dimensions 112 x 63 x 42mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") 108 x 70 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" 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 ID SLB-10A SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, Pet Auto Shutter) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $300 $200