Olympus SH-50 vs Olympus 7030

In this write-up, we will be comparing the Olympus SH-50 and Olympus 7030, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are built by Olympus. The resolution of the SH-50 (16MP) and the 7030 (14MP) is relatively similar and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SH-50 was introduced 3 years later than the 7030 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the SH-50 scores versus the 7030 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SH-50 and Olympus Stylus 7030. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus SH-50 Gallery and Olympus 7030 Gallery.

If you are going to carry your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SH-50 offers external 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) whilst the Olympus 7030 has dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

Look at the Olympus SH-50 and Olympus 7030 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the SH-50 compared to the 7030.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SH-50 and 7030 is 88 and 95 respectively.

Generally, it is hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing purely by going over specifications. The photograph underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SH-50 and 7030.

To sum up, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should count on the Olympus SH-50 to offer you greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more recent SH-50 should have an edge in sensor technology.