Olympus SH-50 vs Sony RX100

In this write-up, we are analyzing the Olympus SH-50 versus Sony RX100, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the SH-50 (16MP) and the RX100 (20MP) is very similar but the SH-50 (1/2.3") and RX100 (1") possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The SH-50 was brought out 5 months later than the RX100 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SH-50 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the SH-50 grades versus the RX100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SH-50 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100. The entire galleries are available at Olympus SH-50 Gallery and Sony RX100 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus SH-50 enjoys physical dimensions of 112mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") and a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) and the Sony RX100 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") having a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the SH-50 against the RX100.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SH-50 and RX100 is 88 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, its difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading technical specs. The photograph underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SH-50 and RX100.

As you can tell, both of those cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The SH-50 because of its tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Sony RX100 will deliver extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a little more aggressively.