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Olympus SH-50 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

Portability
88
Imaging
39
Features
48
Overall
42
Olympus SH-50 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41

Olympus SH-50 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Key Specs

Olympus SH-50
(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
  • Released January 2013
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F) lens
  • 305g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Released August 2012
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Olympus SH-50 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Olympus SH-50 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SH-50 (16MP) and the Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) is fairly well matched and they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SH-50 was revealed 5 months later than the Galaxy Camera 3G and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the SH-50 matches up versus the Galaxy Camera 3G in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SH-50 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

 SH-50 Galaxy Camera 3G 
Manual focus More exact focus
Display resolution460k0kSharper display (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G over the Olympus SH-50

 Galaxy Camera 3G SH-50 
Display dimension4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")

Common features in the Olympus SH-50 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

 SH-50 Galaxy Camera 3G 
ReleasedJanuary 2013August 2012Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Olympus SH-50 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Olympus SH-50 comes with physical measurements 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 Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G has specifications of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") having a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus SH-50 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have during that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the SH-50 vs the Galaxy Camera 3G.

Olympus SH-50 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SH-50 and Galaxy Camera 3G is 88 and 90 respectively.

Olympus SH-50 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G top view buttons comparison

Olympus SH-50 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizing purely by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic here will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SH-50 and Galaxy Camera 3G.

As you can see, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same megapixels and you should expect similar quality of photographs although you should always consider the release date of the products into consideration.

Olympus SH-50 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G sensor size comparison

Olympus SH-50 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SH-50 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SH-50 Portrait photography info
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Portrait photography info
43
manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
features face detect focus
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
30
MP count good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus SH-50
Street photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch to focus
lighter than others in class (269 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (305g)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SH-50 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G as a Sports photography camera
48
amazing zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
44
excellent zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SH-50 Travel photography features
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Travel photography features
69
lighter than others in class (269 grams)
includes touch to focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
very long zoom (600mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
72
lighter than competition (305g)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
fairly wide (23mm)
long zoom (481mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SH-50 Landscape photography information
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Landscape photography information
49
manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
47
fairly wide (23mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
bigger than average screen (4.8 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SH-50 Vlogging info
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Vlogging info
34
decently wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (269g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not have a selfie friendly display
does not have mic socket
36
fairly wide (23mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (305 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have microphone socket
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Olympus SH-50 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SH-50 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
 Olympus SH-50Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
General Information
Make Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus SH-50 Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-01-08 2012-08-29
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic VI 1.4GHz Quad-Core
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 -
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
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
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-600mm (24.0x) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-6.9 -
Macro focus range 5cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 4.8"
Display resolution 460k dots 0k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds -
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds -
Continuous shooting rate 12.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 269 grams (0.59 pounds) 305 grams (0.67 pounds)
Dimensions 112 x 63 x 42mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7")
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 model SLB-10A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, Pet Auto Shutter) -
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $300 $606