Olympus SH-3 vs Samsung HZ50W
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Olympus SH-3 vs Samsung HZ50W Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
- 271g - 109 x 63 x 42mm
- Revealed February 2016
- Superseded the Olympus SH-2
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-676mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
- 426g - 116 x 83 x 91mm
- Announced May 2010
- Also referred to as WB5500
Olympus SH-3 vs Samsung HZ50W Overview
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").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 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.
Olympus SH-3 vs Samsung HZ50W Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Olympus SH-3 over the Samsung HZ50W
SH-3 | HZ50W | |||
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Announced | February 2016 | May 2010 | More modern by 71 months | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ50W over the Olympus SH-3
HZ50W | SH-3 | |||
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Manually focus | Very precise focus |
Common features in the Olympus SH-3 and Samsung HZ50W
SH-3 | HZ50W | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen sizing | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen |
Olympus SH-3 vs Samsung HZ50W Physical Comparison
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.
Olympus SH-3 vs Samsung HZ50W Sensor Comparison
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.
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Olympus SH-3 vs Samsung HZ50W Specifications
Olympus Stylus SH-3 | Samsung HZ50W | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Samsung |
Model | Olympus Stylus SH-3 | Samsung HZ50W |
Otherwise known as | - | WB5500 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2016-02-08 | 2010-05-03 |
Body design | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | TruePic VII | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Highest enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 125 | 64 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | 26-676mm (26.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.0-6.9 | f/2.8-5.0 |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 460 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30s | 16s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 11.5fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 8.30 m (at ISO 3200) | 5.60 m |
Flash settings | Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 (15 fps), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1280x720 |
Video format | H.264 | H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 271 gr (0.60 pounds) | 426 gr (0.94 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") | 116 x 83 x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 380 photographs | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | LI-92B | SLB-11A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory | SC/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail pricing | $579 | $250 |