Olympus SH-50 vs Olympus TG-810
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Olympus SH-50 vs Olympus TG-810 Key Specs
(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
- 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
- 215g - 100 x 65 x 26mm
- Revealed August 2011

Olympus SH-50 vs Olympus TG-810 Overview
Its time to take a more detailed look at the Olympus SH-50 and Olympus TG-810, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof and both of them are manufactured by Olympus. The resolution of the SH-50 (16MP) and the TG-810 (14MP) is very well matched and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The SH-50 was revealed 18 months later than the TG-810 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the SH-50 grades versus the TG-810 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Olympus SH-50 vs Olympus TG-810 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SH-50 and Olympus TG-810. The full galleries are available at Olympus SH-50 Gallery and Olympus TG-810 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SH-50 over the Olympus TG-810
SH-50 | TG-810 | |||
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Revealed | January 2013 | ![]() | August 2011 | More recent by 18 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Dial precise focus | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-810 over the Olympus SH-50
TG-810 | SH-50 | |||
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Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer display (+460k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus SH-50 and Olympus TG-810
SH-50 | TG-810 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen |
Olympus SH-50 vs Olympus TG-810 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus SH-50 provides external measurements of 112mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") along with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-810 has proportions of 100mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus SH-50 and Olympus TG-810 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at the time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the SH-50 compared to the TG-810.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SH-50 and TG-810 is 88 and 92 respectively.

Olympus SH-50 vs Olympus TG-810 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is tough to visualise the difference between sensor measurements just by checking a spec sheet. The graphic below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SH-50 and TG-810.
Clearly, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Olympus SH-50 to resolve extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos far more aggressively. The newer SH-50 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus SH-50 vs Olympus TG-810 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus SH-50 vs Olympus TG-810 Specifications
Olympus SH-50 | Olympus TG-810 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Olympus |
Model | Olympus SH-50 | Olympus TG-810 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Introduced | 2013-01-08 | 2011-08-16 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic VI | TruePic III+ |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4288 x 3216 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 125 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.0-6.9 | f/3.9-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 460k dots | 920k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display tech | - | TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 4 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 12.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m | 4.20 m |
Flash options | 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 | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
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) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone 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 | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 269 gr (0.59 lb) | 215 gr (0.47 lb) |
Dimensions | 112 x 63 x 42mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") | 100 x 65 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | - | 220 images |
Battery type | - | 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 shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $300 | $428 |