Olympus SH-50 vs Olympus SP-100

On this page, we will be reviewing the Olympus SH-50 and Olympus SP-100, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and they are both offered by Olympus. The image resolution of the SH-50 (16MP) and the SP-100 (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SH-50 was released 12 months before the SP-100 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus SH-50 being a Compact camera and the Olympus SP-100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the SH-50 scores versus the SP-100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SH-50 and Olympus Stylus SP-100. The complete galleries are available at Olympus SH-50 Gallery and Olympus SP-100 Gallery.

For those who are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Olympus SH-50 enjoys physical 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) while the Olympus SP-100 has specifications of 122mm x 91mm x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2") having a weight of 594 grams (1.31 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus SH-50 and Olympus SP-100 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the SH-50 versus the SP-100.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SH-50 and SP-100 is 88 and 63 respectively.

More often than not, it can be tough to envision the contrast between sensor measurements just by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SH-50 and SP-100.

As you can see, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical MP therefore you should expect similar quality of images though you will want to take the production date of the products into consideration. The older SH-50 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.