Canon S100 vs Olympus SH-2

Following is a in depth review of the Canon S100 vs Olympus SH-2, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Olympus. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the S100 (12MP) and SH-2 (16MP) and the S100 (1/1.7") and SH-2 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor size.

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The S100 was revealed 4 years earlier than the SH-2 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the S100 grades against the SH-2 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot S100 and Olympus Stylus SH-2. The full galleries are available at Canon S100 Gallery and Olympus SH-2 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera, you should consider its weight and size. The Canon S100 has got outer dimensions of 99mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs) and the Olympus SH-2 has specifications of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

Contrast the Canon S100 vs Olympus SH-2 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the S100 against the SH-2.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the S100 and SH-2 is 93 and 88 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizes purely by checking specs. The pic here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the S100 and SH-2.

All in all, the two cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The S100 with its bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Olympus SH-2 will resolve greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged S100 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.