Olympus SH-2 vs Samsung HZ50W

Following is a detailed assessment of the Olympus SH-2 vs Samsung HZ50W, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the SH-2 (16MP) and the HZ50W (14MP) is fairly similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SH-2 was unveiled 4 years after the HZ50W which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SH-2 being a Compact camera and the Samsung HZ50W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the SH-2 matches up versus the HZ50W when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus SH-2 and Samsung HZ50W. The full galleries are available at Olympus SH-2 Gallery and Samsung HZ50W Gallery.

If you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus SH-2 has got external measurements of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ50W has proportions of 116mm x 83mm x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") along with a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the SH-2 and the HZ50W.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SH-2 and HZ50W is 88 and 70 respectively.

Generally, it is tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading specifications. The image here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SH-2 and HZ50W.

To sum up, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should anticipate the Olympus SH-2 to deliver extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics way more aggressively. The more modern SH-2 provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.