Olympus SH-50 vs Sony NEX-6

Below, we will be evaluating the Olympus SH-50 versus Sony NEX-6, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the SH-50 (16MP) and the NEX-6 (16MP) is pretty well matched but the SH-50 (1/2.3") and NEX-6 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The SH-50 was released 2 months earlier than the NEX-6 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SH-50 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a concise summary of how the SH-50 matches up vs the NEX-6 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SH-50 and Sony Alpha NEX-6. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus SH-50 Gallery and Sony NEX-6 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera often, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus SH-50 features exterior 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) while the Sony NEX-6 has measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") with a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs).

Examine the Olympus SH-50 versus Sony NEX-6 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the SH-50 against the NEX-6.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SH-50 and NEX-6 is 88 and 85 respectively.

Generally, it can be difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizing just by reading through specs. The photograph here will help provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SH-50 and NEX-6.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras have got the exact same resolution albeit not the same sensor sizing. The SH-50 features the tinier sensor which should make getting shallower depth of field more difficult.