Olympus SH-50 vs Olympus TG-610

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").

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.