Olympus SH-50 vs Sony HX200V

Below is a in-depth assessment of the Olympus SH-50 and Sony HX200V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the SH-50 (16MP) and the HX200V (18MP) is pretty similar and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SH-50 was manufactured 9 months later than the HX200V and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SH-50 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX200V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the SH-50 scores versus the HX200V for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SH-50 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V. The entire galleries are available at Olympus SH-50 Gallery and Sony HX200V Gallery.

When you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SH-50 enjoys outside 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) whilst the Sony HX200V has dimensions of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 583 grams (1.29 lbs).

Compare the Olympus SH-50 and Sony HX200V in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the SH-50 compared to the HX200V.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SH-50 and HX200V is 88 and 66 respectively.

Generally, it can be hard to visualise the difference between sensor measurements just by going over specs. The photograph here might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SH-50 and HX200V.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Sony HX200V to deliver extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The newer SH-50 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.