Olympus SH-50 vs Samsung SL30
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Olympus SH-50 vs Samsung SL30 Key Specs
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- 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
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- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 38-114mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
- 140g - 94 x 61 x 23mm
- Launched February 2009
- Additionally referred to as ES15
Olympus SH-50 vs Samsung SL30 Overview
Following is a extended overview of the Olympus SH-50 versus Samsung SL30, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Samsung. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the SH-50 (16MP) and SL30 (10MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe SH-50 was revealed 3 years after the SL30 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the SH-50 scores vs the SL30 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus SH-50 vs Samsung SL30 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SH-50 and Samsung SL30. The full galleries are provided at Olympus SH-50 Gallery and Samsung SL30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SH-50 over the Samsung SL30
SH-50 | SL30 | |||
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Launched | January 2013 | February 2009 | More modern by 48 months | |
Focus manually | More exact focus | |||
Display dimension | 3" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung SL30 over the Olympus SH-50
SL30 | SH-50 |
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Common features in the Olympus SH-50 and Samsung SL30
SH-50 | SL30 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen |
Olympus SH-50 vs Samsung SL30 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Olympus SH-50 enjoys outside measurements of 112mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) whilst the Samsung SL30 has specifications of 94mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).
Compare the Olympus SH-50 versus Samsung SL30 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the SH-50 against the SL30.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SH-50 and SL30 is 88 and 95 respectively.
Olympus SH-50 vs Samsung SL30 Sensor Comparison
Usually, its hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizes merely by reading specifications. The image underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SH-50 and SL30.
To sum up, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Olympus SH-50 to deliver greater detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more recent SH-50 will have an advantage in sensor innovation.
Olympus SH-50 vs Samsung SL30 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus SH-50 vs Samsung SL30 Specifications
Olympus SH-50 | Samsung SL30 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Samsung |
Model | Olympus SH-50 | Samsung SL30 |
Also referred to as | - | ES15 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2013-01-08 | 2009-02-17 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic VI | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 10MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 125 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | 38-114mm (3.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.0-6.9 | f/2.8-5.7 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 2.5 inch |
Display resolution | 460k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 8 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 12.0 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m | 4.60 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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) | 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 269 grams (0.59 lbs) | 140 grams (0.31 lbs) |
Dimensions | 112 x 63 x 42mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") | 94 x 61 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
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) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $300 | $93 |