Olympus SH-50 vs Olympus TG-4

Following is a detailed assessment of the Olympus SH-50 versus Olympus TG-4, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof and both are offered by Olympus. The resolution of the SH-50 (16MP) and the TG-4 (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SH-50 was brought out 3 years earlier than the TG-4 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the SH-50 matches up against the TG-4 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SH-50 & Olympus Tough TG-4. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus SH-50 Gallery & Olympus TG-4 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry around your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus SH-50 has got outside dimensions of 112mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) and the Olympus TG-4 has proportions of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") having a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the SH-50 against the TG-4.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SH-50 and TG-4 is 88 and 90 respectively.

Often, it is hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes only by looking at a spec sheet. The pic below should give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SH-50 and TG-4.

Clearly, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same resolution and you can expect similar quality of pictures however you might want to take the age of the products into consideration. The more aged SH-50 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.