Olympus SH-50 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS

Below is a in depth comparison of the Olympus SH-50 versus Olympus TG-820 iHS, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof and both are sold by Olympus. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the SH-50 (16MP) and TG-820 iHS (12MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SH-50 was unveiled 12 months later than the TG-820 iHS which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the SH-50 matches up vs the TG-820 iHS when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SH-50 and Olympus TG-820 iHS. The full galleries are available at Olympus SH-50 Gallery and Olympus TG-820 iHS Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus SH-50 offers exterior 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-820 iHS has measurements of 101mm x 65mm x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus SH-50 versus Olympus TG-820 iHS in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at the time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the SH-50 and the TG-820 iHS.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SH-50 and TG-820 iHS is 88 and 92 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very hard to see the contrast in sensor measurements merely by looking through specs. The visual below should provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SH-50 and TG-820 iHS.

All in all, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Olympus SH-50 to provide you with more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more modern SH-50 will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.