Olympus SH-50 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS
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Olympus SH-50 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS 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)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
- 226g - 108 x 70 x 40mm
- Announced January 2013
Olympus SH-50 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Overview
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").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe 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.
Olympus SH-50 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Olympus SH-50 over the Olympus SZ-16 iHS
SH-50 | SZ-16 iHS | |||
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Manually focus | More exact focus | |||
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-16 iHS over the Olympus SH-50
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Common features in the Olympus SH-50 and Olympus SZ-16 iHS
SH-50 | SZ-16 iHS | |||
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Announced | January 2013 | January 2013 | Same age | |
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical screen sizing | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 460k | Equal screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen |
Olympus SH-50 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Physical Comparison
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).
Look at the Olympus SH-50 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Olympus SH-50 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Sensor Comparison
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.
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Olympus SH-50 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Specifications
Olympus SH-50 | Olympus SZ-16 iHS | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Olympus |
Model type | Olympus SH-50 | Olympus SZ-16 iHS |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2013-01-08 | 2013-01-08 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic VI | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
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 | - |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 125 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
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) | 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 | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 460k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 4 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 12.0fps | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
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) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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) |
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 life | - | 220 images |
Battery format | - | 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 | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $300 | $230 |