Olympus SH-3 vs Samsung HZ50W

Its time to take a deeper look at the Olympus SH-3 vs Samsung HZ50W, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the SH-3 (16MP) and the HZ50W (14MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SH-3 was revealed 5 years after the HZ50W which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus SH-3 being a Compact camera and the Samsung HZ50W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going into a complete comparison, here is a quick summary of how the SH-3 scores against the HZ50W in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus SH-3 & Samsung HZ50W. The full galleries are available at Olympus SH-3 Gallery & Samsung HZ50W Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus SH-3 provides outside dimensions of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ50W has measurements of 116mm x 83mm x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") with a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus SH-3 vs Samsung HZ50W in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the SH-3 against the HZ50W.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SH-3 and HZ50W is 88 and 70 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizes merely by checking out technical specs. The image here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SH-3 and HZ50W.

As you have seen, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Olympus SH-3 to provide greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The more modern SH-3 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.