Olympus SH-50 vs Sony TX10

Here, we will be comparing the Olympus SH-50 versus Sony TX10, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the SH-50 (16MP) and the TX10 (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SH-50 was revealed 18 months later than the TX10 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SH-50 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX10 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a brief summation of how the SH-50 matches up against the TX10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SH-50 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10. The full galleries are available at Olympus SH-50 Gallery and Sony TX10 Gallery.

For those who are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus SH-50 provides outer dimensions 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 TX10 has measurements of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the SH-50 and the TX10.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SH-50 and TX10 is 88 and 96 respectively.

Generally, its hard to visualize the difference in sensor measurements simply by checking out specs. The visual underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SH-50 and TX10.

All in all, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of files although you have to consider the release date of the cameras into account. The younger SH-50 should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.