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Olympus SH-50 vs Olympus SZ-30MR

Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43
Olympus SH-50 front
 
Olympus SZ-30MR front
Portability
89
Imaging
39
Features
39
Overall
39

Olympus SH-50 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Key Specs

Olympus SH-50
(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
Olympus SZ-30MR
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SH-50 over the Olympus SZ-30MR

 SH-50 SZ-30MR 
IntroducedJanuary 2013March 2011Newer 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 

Common features in the Olympus SH-50 and Olympus SZ-30MR

 SH-50 SZ-30MR 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Display resolution460k460kThe 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).

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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.

Olympus SH-50 vs Olympus SZ-30MR size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Olympus SH-50 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SH-50 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus SH-50
Portrait photography with Olympus SZ-30MR
44
manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
offers face detection focus
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
34
good megapixels (16MP)
includes face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus SH-50
Street photography with Olympus SZ-30MR
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus by touch
lighter than competition (269 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
60
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (226 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SH-50 Sports photography advice
Olympus SZ-30MR Sports photography advice
48
excellent zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
41
amazing zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
slow fps (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery (220 shots)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SH-50 Travel photography highlights
Olympus SZ-30MR Travel photography highlights
69
lighter than competition (269 grams)
includes focus by touch
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
great zoom (600mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
does not have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
65
lighter than competition (226g)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
long zoom (600mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
terrible battery (220 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SH-50 Landscape photography info
Olympus SZ-30MR Landscape photography info
49
manual focus
fairly wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
41
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
terrible battery (220 per charge)
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SH-50 Vlogging advice
Olympus SZ-30MR Vlogging advice
34
fairly wide (25mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (269 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not have selfie friendly display
doesn't have external mic port
34
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (226 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have microphone jack
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Olympus SH-50 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SH-50 and Olympus SZ-30MR
 Olympus SH-50Olympus SZ-30MR
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