Olympus SH-50 vs Sony QX100

On this page, we will be comparing the Olympus SH-50 and Sony QX100, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Lens-style by companies Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the SH-50 (16MP) and the QX100 (20MP) is relatively well matched but the SH-50 (1/2.3") and QX100 (1") boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The SH-50 was introduced 8 months prior to the QX100 and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus SH-50 being a Compact camera and the Sony QX100 being a Lens-style camera.

Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the SH-50 scores against the QX100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SH-50 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus SH-50 Gallery and Sony QX100 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus SH-50 comes with physical measurements of 112mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") having a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) whilst the Sony QX100 has sizing of 63mm x 63mm x 56mm (2.5" x 2.5" x 2.2") and a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

Check the Olympus SH-50 and Sony QX100 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the SH-50 against the QX100.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SH-50 and QX100 is 88 and 92 respectively.

Often, it's tough to see the contrast between sensor dimensions only by checking specifications. The pic below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SH-50 and QX100.

To sum up, the 2 cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The SH-50 with its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF tougher and the Sony QX100 will give more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots more aggressively. The more aged SH-50 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.