Olympus SH-50 vs Sony TX66

Following is a comprehensive assessment of the Olympus SH-50 vs Sony TX66, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the SH-50 (16MP) and the TX66 (18MP) is very well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SH-50 was brought out 11 months after the TX66 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SH-50 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX66 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a quick overview of how the SH-50 grades versus the TX66 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SH-50 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus SH-50 Gallery & Sony TX66 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry around your camera, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Olympus SH-50 comes with outer dimensions of 112mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) while the Sony TX66 has specifications of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") and a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).

Compare the Olympus SH-50 vs Sony TX66 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the SH-50 and the TX66.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SH-50 and TX66 is 88 and 97 respectively.

Often, it is tough to picture the difference between sensor sizes only by checking specs. The image here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SH-50 and TX66.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You can expect to see the Sony TX66 to resolve extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more modern SH-50 provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.