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Olympus SH-50 vs Olympus XZ-10

Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43
Olympus SH-50 front
 
Olympus Stylus XZ-10 front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
57
Overall
44

Olympus SH-50 vs Olympus XZ-10 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
  • Released January 2013
Olympus XZ-10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F1.8-2.7) lens
  • 221g - 102 x 61 x 34mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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Olympus SH-50 vs Olympus XZ-10 Overview

Below is a in depth analysis of the Olympus SH-50 versus Olympus XZ-10, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are produced by Olympus. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the SH-50 (16MP) and XZ-10 (12MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SH-50 was launched at a similar time to the XZ-10 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a short view of how the SH-50 matches up versus the XZ-10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SH-50 over the Olympus XZ-10

 SH-50 XZ-10 

Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-10 over the Olympus SH-50

 XZ-10 SH-50 
Screen resolution920k460kCrisper screen (+460k dot)

Common features in the Olympus SH-50 and Olympus XZ-10

 SH-50 XZ-10 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2013Similar generation
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Olympus SH-50 vs Olympus XZ-10 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SH-50 features physical dimensions of 112mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") along with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) and the Olympus XZ-10 has dimensions of 102mm x 61mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs).

Check the Olympus SH-50 versus Olympus XZ-10 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the SH-50 against the XZ-10.

Olympus SH-50 vs Olympus XZ-10 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SH-50 and XZ-10 is 88 and 91 respectively.

Olympus SH-50 vs Olympus XZ-10 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SH-50 vs Olympus XZ-10 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to visualise the gap between sensor measurements just by reading specifications. The graphic below may offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SH-50 and XZ-10.

To sum up, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Olympus SH-50 to deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively.

Olympus SH-50 vs Olympus XZ-10 sensor size comparison

Olympus SH-50 vs Olympus XZ-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SH-50 vs Olympus XZ-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SH-50 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus XZ-10 as a Portrait photography camera
44
manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
45
focusing manually
comes with face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Olympus SH-50 as a Street photography camera
Olympus XZ-10 as a Street photography camera
64
image stabilization (Optical)
features focus via touch
lighter than average in class (269g)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
more heavy than average (221 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus SH-50
Sports photography with Olympus XZ-10
48
incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SH-50 Travel photography factors
Olympus XZ-10 Travel photography factors
69
lighter than average in class (269g)
features focus via touch
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
long zoom (600mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.0)
60
flash built-in
fairly wide (26mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than average (221 grams)
low megapixels (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SH-50 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus XZ-10 as a Landscape photography camera
49
manual focus
quite wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
53
focusing manually
fairly wide (26mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SH-50 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus XZ-10 as a Vlogging camera
34
quite wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (269 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not feature selfie friendly display
doesn't have external mic port
35
fairly wide (26mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not have selfie friendly display
no microphone jack
more heavy than average (221 grams)
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Olympus SH-50 vs Olympus XZ-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SH-50 and Olympus XZ-10
 Olympus SH-50Olympus Stylus XZ-10
General Information
Company Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus SH-50 Olympus Stylus XZ-10
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-01-08 2013-01-30
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic VI -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-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 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 3968 x 2976
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 35
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-600mm (24.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/1.8-2.7
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 12.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Wireless
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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, 18Mbps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps, 9Mbps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 269 grams (0.59 pounds) 221 grams (0.49 pounds)
Physical dimensions 112 x 63 x 42mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") 102 x 61 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 240 photographs
Battery format - 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 feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $300 $428