Olympus SH-50 vs Sony RX1R II

Following is a comprehensive analysis of the Olympus SH-50 versus Sony RX1R II, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the SH-50 (16MP) and RX1R II (42MP) and the SH-50 (1/2.3") and RX1R II (Full frame) posses different sensor sizing.

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The SH-50 was announced 3 years earlier than the RX1R II which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SH-50 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX1R II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summation of how the SH-50 scores versus the RX1R II with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SH-50 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II. The whole galleries are available at Olympus SH-50 Gallery and Sony RX1R II Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus SH-50 enjoys physical measurements of 112mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) and the Sony RX1R II has measurements of 113mm x 65mm x 72mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") with a weight of 507 grams (1.12 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus SH-50 versus Sony RX1R II in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the SH-50 compared to the RX1R II.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SH-50 and RX1R II is 88 and 78 respectively.

Usually, it can be hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizes just by checking out specs. The picture underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SH-50 and RX1R II.

All in all, each of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The SH-50 having a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field more difficult and the Sony RX1R II will produce more detail with its extra 26 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged SH-50 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.