Olympus SH-50 vs Sony WX1

Following is a detailed review of the Olympus SH-50 versus Sony WX1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Olympus and Sony. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the SH-50 (16MP) and WX1 (10MP) and the SH-50 (1/2.3") and WX1 (1/2.4") have different sensor sizing.

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The SH-50 was unveiled 3 years after the WX1 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus SH-50 being a Compact camera and the Sony WX1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the SH-50 scores versus the WX1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SH-50 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus SH-50 Gallery and Sony WX1 Gallery.

When you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor 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") accompanied by a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) and the Sony WX1 has measurements of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Compare the Olympus SH-50 versus Sony WX1 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the SH-50 against the WX1.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SH-50 and WX1 is 88 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, it is very difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizes simply by checking out technical specs. The image here will give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SH-50 and WX1.

As you have seen, both of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The SH-50 having a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Olympus SH-50 will show more detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The younger SH-50 provides a benefit in sensor technology.