Olympus SH-50 vs Olympus SZ-15
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Olympus SH-50 vs Olympus SZ-15 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
- Launched January 2013
(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
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").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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.
Olympus SH-50 vs Olympus SZ-15 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SH-50 and Olympus SZ-15. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus SH-50 Gallery and Olympus SZ-15 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SH-50 over the Olympus SZ-15
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Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-15 over the Olympus SH-50
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Common features in the Olympus SH-50 and Olympus SZ-15
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Announced | January 2013 | June 2013 | Similar generation | |
Manually focus | More accurate focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display measurements | |
Display resolution | 460k | 460k | The 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).
See the Olympus SH-50 versus Olympus SZ-15 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus SH-50 vs Olympus SZ-15 Specifications
Olympus SH-50 | Olympus SZ-15 | |
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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 |