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Olympus SH-50 vs Sony TF1

Portability
88
Imaging
39
Features
48
Overall
42
Olympus SH-50 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Olympus SH-50 vs Sony TF1 Key Specs

Olympus SH-50
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 269g - 112 x 63 x 42mm
  • Released January 2013
Sony TF1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.6-4.7) lens
  • 152g - 102 x 62 x 23mm
  • Launched June 2013
Photography Glossary

Olympus SH-50 vs Sony TF1 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Olympus SH-50 versus Sony TF1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by companies Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the SH-50 (16MP) and the TF1 (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SH-50 was brought out 5 months earlier than the TF1 and they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the SH-50 scores versus the TF1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SH-50 over the Sony TF1

 SH-50 TF1 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Olympus SH-50

 TF1 SH-50 

Common features in the Olympus SH-50 and Sony TF1

 SH-50 TF1 
LaunchedJanuary 2013June 2013Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution460k460kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Olympus SH-50 vs Sony TF1 Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SH-50 has got exterior 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 TF1 has dimensions of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

Compare the Olympus SH-50 versus Sony TF1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose during that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the SH-50 versus the TF1.

Olympus SH-50 vs Sony TF1 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SH-50 and TF1 is 88 and 94 respectively.

Olympus SH-50 vs Sony TF1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SH-50 vs Sony TF1 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's tough to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions purely by going over specifications. The picture below will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SH-50 and TF1.

To sum up, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical MP and you can expect similar quality of pictures however you should take the launch date of the products into consideration.

Olympus SH-50 vs Sony TF1 sensor size comparison

Olympus SH-50 vs Sony TF1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SH-50 vs Sony TF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SH-50 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony TF1 as a Portrait photography camera
43
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
features face detection focusing
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
35
good resolution (16 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus SH-50 Street photography information
Sony TF1 Street photography information
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus by touch
lighter than competitors in class (269g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
69
has image stabilization (Optical)
features touch to focus
weather proof
lighter than competition (152g)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SH-50 Sports photography highlights
Sony TF1 Sports photography highlights
48
long zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
42
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
weather proof
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery (240 shots)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SH-50 Travel photography features
Sony TF1 Travel photography features
69
lighter than competitors in class (269 grams)
supports focus by touch
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
very long zoom (600mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
69
lighter than competition (152g)
weather proof
features touch to focus
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
no Timelapse function
low battery (240 per charge)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SH-50 Landscape photography advice
Sony TF1 Landscape photography advice
49
has manual focus
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
40
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
weather proof
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
low battery (240 CIPA)
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus SH-50
Vlogging with Sony TF1
34
pretty wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (269 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of external microphone support
33
fairly wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
lighter than competition (152 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone port
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Olympus SH-50 vs Sony TF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SH-50 and Sony TF1
 Olympus SH-50Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
General Information
Brand Olympus Sony
Model Olympus SH-50 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Released 2013-01-08 2013-06-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic VI -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-600mm (24.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/3.6-4.7
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 2s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 12.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m 3.90 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 269g (0.59 pounds) 152g (0.34 pounds)
Physical dimensions 112 x 63 x 42mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") 102 x 62 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 240 photographs
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model SLB-10A NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, Pet Auto Shutter) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $300 $266