Olympus SH-50 vs Sony QX10

The following is a detailed review of the Olympus SH-50 and Sony QX10, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Lens-style by brands Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SH-50 (16MP) and the QX10 (18MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SH-50 was announced 7 months earlier than the QX10 so they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SH-50 being a Compact camera and the Sony QX10 being a Lens-style camera.

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the SH-50 grades vs the QX10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SH-50 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus SH-50 Gallery & Sony QX10 Gallery.

When you are planning to travel with your camera, you have to think about its weight and size. The Olympus SH-50 has got 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) and the Sony QX10 has specifications of 62mm x 62mm x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus SH-50 and Sony QX10 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the SH-50 versus the QX10.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SH-50 and QX10 is 88 and 96 respectively.

Usually, it can be hard to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading through specs. The pic below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SH-50 and QX10.

All in all, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can count on the Sony QX10 to resolve greater detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged SH-50 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.