Olympus SH-50 vs Sony G3

Below, we are evaluating the Olympus SH-50 versus Sony G3, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Sony. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the SH-50 (16MP) and G3 (10MP) but they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SH-50 was revealed 4 years later than the G3 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the SH-50 grades against the G3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SH-50 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3. The full galleries are provided at Olympus SH-50 Gallery and Sony G3 Gallery.

When you are going to carry your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus SH-50 comes with physical dimensions of 112mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) and the Sony G3 has proportions of 97mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

Look at the Olympus SH-50 versus Sony G3 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using during that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the SH-50 versus the G3.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SH-50 and G3 is 88 and 94 respectively.

Sometimes, it's hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizing only by reviewing specifications. The visual here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SH-50 and G3.

Plainly, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should anticipate the Olympus SH-50 to deliver extra detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics much more aggressively. The fresher SH-50 provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.