Olympus SH-50 vs Olympus SP-820UZ

Its time to look more closely at the Olympus SH-50 versus Olympus SP-820UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both are sold by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the SH-50 (16MP) and the SP-820UZ (14MP) is fairly similar and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SH-50 was revealed 5 months later than the SP-820UZ so they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the SH-50 scores against the SP-820UZ with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SH-50 and Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ. The full galleries are available at Olympus SH-50 Gallery and Olympus SP-820UZ Gallery.

If you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus SH-50 comes with 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) while the Olympus SP-820UZ has proportions of 117mm x 78mm x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") and a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the SH-50 versus the SP-820UZ.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SH-50 and SP-820UZ is 88 and 69 respectively.

Normally, it is very hard to visualize the gap between sensor measurements merely by reading a spec sheet. The graphic underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SH-50 and SP-820UZ.

Clearly, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Olympus SH-50 to offer greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics much more aggressively.