Olympus SH-50 vs Samsung GX-1L

Here is a extended overview of the Olympus SH-50 vs Samsung GX-1L, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Olympus and Samsung. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the SH-50 (16MP) and GX-1L (6MP) and the SH-50 (1/2.3") and GX-1L (APS-C) posses totally different sensor size.

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The SH-50 was brought out 6 years later than the GX-1L and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SH-50 being a Compact camera and the Samsung GX-1L being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise overview of how the SH-50 grades vs the GX-1L when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SH-50 and Samsung GX-1L. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus SH-50 Gallery and Samsung GX-1L Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus SH-50 features exterior dimensions of 112mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) and the Samsung GX-1L has proportions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") and a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs).

Compare the Olympus SH-50 vs Samsung GX-1L in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the SH-50 against the GX-1L.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SH-50 and GX-1L is 88 and 69 respectively.

Often, it is difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizing simply by reading technical specs. The graphic underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SH-50 and GX-1L.

As you can tell, each of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The SH-50 because of its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF more difficult and the Olympus SH-50 will offer you extra detail having its extra 10MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The newer SH-50 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.