Olympus SH-50 vs Sony WX350

In this write-up, we will be comparing the Olympus SH-50 vs Sony WX350, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the SH-50 (16MP) and the WX350 (18MP) is relatively well matched and they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SH-50 was manufactured 13 months before the WX350 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the SH-50 matches up versus the WX350 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SH-50 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus SH-50 Gallery and Sony WX350 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry around your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SH-50 has 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) whilst the Sony WX350 has dimensions of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the SH-50 vs the WX350.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SH-50 and WX350 is 88 and 94 respectively.

More often than not, it is very tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizes purely by checking technical specs. The picture below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SH-50 and WX350.

As you have seen, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should count on the Sony WX350 to give you greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged SH-50 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.