Olympus SH-50 vs Olympus TG-610
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Olympus SH-50 vs Olympus TG-610 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
- 269g - 112 x 63 x 42mm
- Introduced January 2013
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
- 190g - 96 x 65 x 26mm
- Announced January 2011
Olympus SH-50 vs Olympus TG-610 Overview
The following is a extensive analysis of the Olympus SH-50 versus Olympus TG-610, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof and both of them are produced by Olympus. The resolution of the SH-50 (16MP) and the TG-610 (14MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe SH-50 was brought out 2 years after the TG-610 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a brief view of how the SH-50 grades vs the TG-610 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus SH-50 vs Olympus TG-610 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SH-50 and Olympus TG-610. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus SH-50 Gallery and Olympus TG-610 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SH-50 over the Olympus TG-610
SH-50 | TG-610 | |||
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Announced | January 2013 | January 2011 | Newer by 25 months | |
Focus manually | Dial exact focusing | |||
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-610 over the Olympus SH-50
TG-610 | SH-50 | |||
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Display resolution | 920k | 460k | Clearer display (+460k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus SH-50 and Olympus TG-610
SH-50 | TG-610 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display size | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen |
Olympus SH-50 vs Olympus TG-610 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus SH-50 features physical measurements of 112mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") having a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-610 has proportions of 96mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).
Check the Olympus SH-50 versus Olympus TG-610 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the SH-50 vs the TG-610.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SH-50 and TG-610 is 88 and 93 respectively.
Olympus SH-50 vs Olympus TG-610 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's difficult to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions simply by checking out a spec sheet. The image here will give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SH-50 and TG-610.
As you can see, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Olympus SH-50 to provide more detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more recent SH-50 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.
Olympus SH-50 vs Olympus TG-610 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus SH-50 vs Olympus TG-610 Specifications
Olympus SH-50 | Olympus TG-610 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Olympus |
Model type | Olympus SH-50 | Olympus TG-610 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Introduced | 2013-01-08 | 2011-01-06 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic VI | TruePic III+ |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4288 x 3216 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 125 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.0-6.9 | f/3.9-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 460k dots | 920k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 4 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 12.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m | 4.20 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 269 gr (0.59 lbs) | 190 gr (0.42 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 112 x 63 x 42mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") | 96 x 65 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 210 photographs |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | SLB-10A | LI-50B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, Pet Auto Shutter) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch price | $300 | $223 |