Olympus SH-50 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS

Below, we will be contrasting the Olympus SH-50 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both are built by Olympus. The image resolution of the SH-50 (16MP) and the SZ-16 iHS (16MP) is pretty close and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SH-50 was introduced very close to the SZ-16 iHS which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the SH-50 grades against the SZ-16 iHS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SH-50 & Olympus SZ-16 iHS. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus SH-50 Gallery & Olympus SZ-16 iHS Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus SH-50 enjoys outside measurements 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-16 iHS has measurements of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the SH-50 vs the SZ-16 iHS.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SH-50 and SZ-16 iHS is 88 and 89 respectively.

In many cases, it is tough to picture the gap in sensor sizing only by researching a spec sheet. The photograph underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SH-50 and SZ-16 iHS.

As you can see, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of images but you would want to factor the launch date of the cameras into account.