Size and weight is a big decision factor when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs.
In this section, We are going to illustrate Nikon P500 and Olympus SH-50 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Nikon P500 has external dimensions of 116 x 84 x 10 mm (4.57 x 3.31 x 4.06″) and weighs 494 g (1.09 lb / 17.43 oz) (including batteries). Olympus SH-50 has external dimensions of 112 x 63 x 42 mm (4.41 x 2.48 x 1.65″) and weighs 269 g (0.59 lb / 9.49 oz) (including batteries).
Below you can see the front view size comparison of Nikon P500 and Olympus SH-50. Olympus SH-50 is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 4mm narrower, 21mm shorter and 61mm thinner than Nikon P500.
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Comparison image of Nikon P500 and Olympus SH-50 Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View
Here is the back view size comparison of Nikon P500 and Olympus SH-50.
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Comparison image of Nikon P500 and Olympus SH-50 Size and Weight - Back View
Now lets look at the top view comparison of Nikon P500 and Olympus SH-50.
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Top View Comparison image of Nikon P500 and Olympus SH-50 Size
Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day.
Olympus SH-50 is significantly lighter (225g ) than the Nikon P500 which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.
Weather Sealing
Unfortunately neither Nikon Coolpix P500 nor Olympus SH-50 provides any type of weather sealing in their body, so you have to give extra care especially when you are shooting outdoors. If weather sealing is a must-have feature for you, check these sections: Top Bridge Cameras with Weather Sealing Top Compact Cameras with Weather Sealing
LCD Screen Size and Features
Nikon P500 and Olympus SH-50's LCD screens has the same diagonal size of 3".
On the other hand, Nikon P500 features a
Tilting screen where you can change the angle of the screen to make it easier to shoot from waist or over the head levels whereas the Olympus SH-50 has a fixed type screen which provides less flexibility in shooting positions compared to P500.