Olympus SH-50 vs Sony WX70

Its time to look more closely at the Olympus SH-50 and Sony WX70, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the SH-50 (16MP) and the WX70 (16MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SH-50 was released 12 months later than the WX70 and they are both of a similar age. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a short view of how the SH-50 scores vs the WX70 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SH-50 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus SH-50 Gallery & Sony WX70 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus SH-50 has exterior measurements of 112mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") having a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) whilst the Sony WX70 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Check the Olympus SH-50 and Sony WX70 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select during that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the SH-50 and the WX70.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SH-50 and WX70 is 88 and 97 respectively.

Usually, it is very tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizing merely by checking a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SH-50 and WX70.

As you can see, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same resolution and you can expect similar quality of photos though you will need to factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The more modern SH-50 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.