Olympus SH-50 vs Sony QX30

Let's take a closer look at the Olympus SH-50 and Sony QX30, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Lens-style by competitors Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the SH-50 (16MP) and the QX30 (20MP) is relatively similar and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SH-50 was brought out 20 months earlier than the QX30 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus SH-50 being a Compact camera and the Sony QX30 being a Lens-style camera.

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a concise summation of how the SH-50 scores versus the QX30 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SH-50 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus SH-50 Gallery & Sony QX30 Gallery.

If you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus SH-50 provides exterior dimensions of 112mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") along with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) and the Sony QX30 has specifications of 68mm x 65mm x 58mm (2.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the SH-50 against the QX30.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SH-50 and QX30 is 88 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's hard to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reading specifications. The image below may give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SH-50 and QX30.

To sum up, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Sony QX30 to offer you greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The more aged SH-50 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.