Olympus SH-50 vs Sony A35

Here is a in-depth comparison of the Olympus SH-50 and Sony A35, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the SH-50 (16MP) and the A35 (16MP) is very well matched but the SH-50 (1/2.3") and A35 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor size.

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The SH-50 was announced 16 months later than the A35 making them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus SH-50 being a Compact camera and the Sony A35 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the SH-50 grades against the A35 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SH-50 and Sony SLT-A35. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus SH-50 Gallery and Sony A35 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Olympus SH-50 has got outside 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) and the Sony A35 has specifications of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") with a weight of 415 grams (0.91 lbs).

Look at the Olympus SH-50 and Sony A35 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is a front view size comparison of the SH-50 versus the A35.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SH-50 and A35 is 88 and 69 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very tough to see the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading through specs. The photograph underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SH-50 and A35.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras provide the same MP but not the same sensor sizing. The SH-50 uses the tinier sensor which should make obtaining bokeh more challenging. The more recent SH-50 is going to have an edge in sensor tech.