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Olympus SH-50 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS

Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43
Olympus SH-50 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS front
Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
42
Overall
39

Olympus SH-50 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Key Specs

Olympus SH-50
(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
  • Revealed January 2013
Olympus TG-2 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 230g - 111 x 67 x 29mm
  • Revealed June 2013
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Olympus SH-50 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Overview

The following is a comprehensive overview of the Olympus SH-50 versus Olympus TG-2 iHS, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof and both are produced by Olympus. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the SH-50 (16MP) and TG-2 iHS (12MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SH-50 was introduced 5 months earlier than the TG-2 iHS and they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a complete comparison, here is a brief summation of how the SH-50 matches up versus the TG-2 iHS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SH-50 over the Olympus TG-2 iHS

 SH-50 TG-2 iHS 
Manual focus More precise focus
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-2 iHS over the Olympus SH-50

 TG-2 iHS SH-50 
Display resolution610k460kClearer display (+150k dot)

Common features in the Olympus SH-50 and Olympus TG-2 iHS

 SH-50 TG-2 iHS 
RevealedJanuary 2013June 2013Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Olympus SH-50 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus SH-50 features outer dimensions 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-2 iHS has measurements of 111mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus SH-50 versus Olympus TG-2 iHS in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the SH-50 and the TG-2 iHS.

Olympus SH-50 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SH-50 and TG-2 iHS is 88 and 91 respectively.

Olympus SH-50 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS top view buttons comparison

Olympus SH-50 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's difficult to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions purely by going over a spec sheet. The pic underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SH-50 and TG-2 iHS.

As you can see, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Olympus SH-50 to offer extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a bit more aggressively.

Olympus SH-50 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS sensor size comparison

Olympus SH-50 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SH-50 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SH-50 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus TG-2 iHS as a Portrait photography camera
44
manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
provides face detection focusing
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
27
offers face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus SH-50 Street photography information
Olympus TG-2 iHS Street photography information
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus by touch
lighter than others (269 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SH-50 Sports photography information
Olympus TG-2 iHS Sports photography information
48
excellent zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking focus
environment sealing
good battery (350 per charge)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SH-50 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus TG-2 iHS as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than others (269 grams)
provides focus by touch
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
long reach (600mm)
missing Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
68
good battery (350 shots)
environment sealing
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
does not have Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus SH-50
Landscape photography with Olympus TG-2 iHS
49
manual focus
fairly wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Timelapse function
46
rather wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
good battery (350 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual mode
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SH-50 Vlogging info
Olympus TG-2 iHS Vlogging info
34
fairly wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (269 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external microphone port
36
rather wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
does not have mic socket
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Olympus SH-50 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SH-50 and Olympus TG-2 iHS
 Olympus SH-50Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS
General Information
Company Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus SH-50 Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Revealed 2013-01-08 2013-06-28
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic VI -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 3968 x 2976
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-600mm (24.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 610 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - OLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 12.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB 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) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
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 269g (0.59 lb) 230g (0.51 lb)
Physical dimensions 112 x 63 x 42mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") 111 x 67 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1")
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 - 350 pictures
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model SLB-10A Li-90B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, Pet Auto Shutter) Yes (2 and 12 sec, Pet Auto Shutter)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $300 $380