Olympus SH-50 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
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Olympus SH-50 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Key Specs
(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
- Revealed January 2013
(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
- Launched August 2012

Olympus SH-50 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Overview
Lets look more in depth at the Olympus SH-50 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SH-50 (16MP) and the Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The SH-50 was released 5 months after the Galaxy Camera 4G and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summary of how the SH-50 scores vs the Galaxy Camera 4G when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Olympus SH-50 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SH-50 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus SH-50 Gallery and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SH-50 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
SH-50 | Galaxy Camera 4G | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 0k | Crisper display (+460k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G over the Olympus SH-50
Galaxy Camera 4G | SH-50 | |||
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Display size | 4.8" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+1.8") |
Common features in the Olympus SH-50 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
SH-50 | Galaxy Camera 4G | |||
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Launched | January 2013 | ![]() | August 2012 | Same generation |
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Olympus SH-50 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Physical Comparison
If you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus SH-50 enjoys outside dimensions of 112mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") and a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) while the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G has measurements of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).
Compare the Olympus SH-50 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at the time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the SH-50 vs the Galaxy Camera 4G.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SH-50 and Galaxy Camera 4G is 88 and 90 respectively.

Olympus SH-50 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizes purely by going through a spec sheet. The picture here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SH-50 and Galaxy Camera 4G.
Clearly, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of photographs though you may want to factor the production date of the cameras into account.

Olympus SH-50 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus SH-50 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Specifications
Olympus SH-50 | Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Samsung |
Model | Olympus SH-50 | Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 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 dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | - |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | 23-481mm (20.9x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.0-6.9 | - |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 4.8 inch |
Display resolution | 460 thousand dots | 0 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | - | 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15s | - |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | - |
Continuous shutter rate | 12.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m | no built-in flash |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | no built-in flash |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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 |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 269g (0.59 lb) | 305g (0.67 lb) |
Physical 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 Overall 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 shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail price | $300 | $550 |