Olympus SH-3 vs Sony H50
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Olympus SH-3 vs Sony H50 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
- 271g - 109 x 63 x 42mm
- Released February 2016
- Superseded the Olympus SH-2
(Full Review)
- 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 31-465mm (F2.7-4.5) lens
- 547g - 116 x 81 x 86mm
- Released January 2009
Olympus SH-3 vs Sony H50 Overview
Below, we are matching up the Olympus SH-3 vs Sony H50, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the SH-3 (16MP) and H50 (9MP) but they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe SH-3 was launched 7 years later than the H50 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the SH-3 scores versus the H50 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus SH-3 vs Sony H50 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus SH-3 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50. The complete galleries are available at Olympus SH-3 Gallery & Sony H50 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SH-3 over the Sony H50
SH-3 | H50 | |||
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Released | February 2016 | January 2009 | Fresher by 86 months | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony H50 over the Olympus SH-3
H50 | SH-3 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial precise focusing |
Common features in the Olympus SH-3 and Sony H50
SH-3 | H50 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display measurements | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen |
Olympus SH-3 vs Sony H50 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to carry your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Olympus SH-3 comes with outer measurements of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) while the Sony H50 has specifications of 116mm x 81mm x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") along with a weight of 547 grams (1.21 lbs).
Check the Olympus SH-3 vs Sony H50 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the SH-3 and the H50.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SH-3 and H50 is 88 and 69 respectively.
Olympus SH-3 vs Sony H50 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing merely by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph here will give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SH-3 and H50.
As you can see, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can expect to see the Olympus SH-3 to provide you with greater detail utilizing its extra 7MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images much more aggressively. The fresher SH-3 provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.
Olympus SH-3 vs Sony H50 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus SH-3 vs Sony H50 Specifications
Olympus Stylus SH-3 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Sony |
Model | Olympus Stylus SH-3 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2016-02-08 | 2009-01-15 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic VII | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 9MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 3:2 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3456 x 2592 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 125 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | 31-465mm (15.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.0-6.9 | f/2.7-4.5 |
Macro focus range | 3cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 460 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 11.5 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 8.30 m (at ISO 3200) | 9.10 m |
Flash options | Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 (15 fps), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 640 x 480, 30 fps, 320 x 240, 8 fps |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 640x480 |
Video data format | H.264 | - |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 271 grams (0.60 lbs) | 547 grams (1.21 lbs) |
Dimensions | 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") | 116 x 81 x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") |
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 | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | LI-92B | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $579 | $80 |