Olympus SH-50 vs Olympus SZ-30MR
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Olympus SH-50 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- 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 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
- 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
- Introduced March 2011
Olympus SH-50 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Overview
The following is a in-depth overview of the Olympus SH-50 vs Olympus SZ-30MR, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both of them are designed by Olympus. The resolution of the SH-50 (16MP) and the SZ-30MR (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe SH-50 was unveiled 23 months after the SZ-30MR making them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the SH-50 scores versus the SZ-30MR for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus SH-50 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SH-50 & Olympus SZ-30MR. The full galleries are provided at Olympus SH-50 Gallery & Olympus SZ-30MR Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SH-50 over the Olympus SZ-30MR
SH-50 | SZ-30MR | |||
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Introduced | January 2013 | March 2011 | Newer by 23 months | |
Manually focus | Dial precise focus | |||
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-30MR over the Olympus SH-50
SZ-30MR | SH-50 |
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Common features in the Olympus SH-50 and Olympus SZ-30MR
SH-50 | SZ-30MR | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display dimensions | |
Display resolution | 460k | 460k | The same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen |
Olympus SH-50 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Physical Comparison
If you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus SH-50 has outside dimensions of 112mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") having a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) whilst the Olympus SZ-30MR has measurements of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") and a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).
Examine the Olympus SH-50 vs Olympus SZ-30MR in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the SH-50 and the SZ-30MR.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SH-50 and SZ-30MR is 88 and 89 respectively.
Olympus SH-50 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very difficult to see the gap between sensor dimensions just by reading specs. The picture here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SH-50 and SZ-30MR.
As you can plainly see, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same resolution so you can expect similar quality of photographs although you should really consider the age of the products into consideration. The more modern SH-50 is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.
Olympus SH-50 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus SH-50 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Specifications
Olympus SH-50 | Olympus SZ-30MR | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Olympus |
Model | Olympus SH-50 | Olympus SZ-30MR |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2013-01-08 | 2011-03-02 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic VI | TruePic III+ |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 125 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | 25-600mm (24.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.0-6.9 | f/3.0-6.9 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 460k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display tech | - | TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | 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 second | 2.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m | 4.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps)1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 269 grams (0.59 lbs) | 226 grams (0.50 lbs) |
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 score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 220 photos |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | SLB-10A | LI-50B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, Pet Auto Shutter) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at launch | $300 | $279 |