Olympus SH-50 vs Olympus XZ-10

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.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SH-50 and Olympus Stylus XZ-10. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus SH-50 Gallery and Olympus XZ-10 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.