Canon SX160 IS vs Olympus SH-2

In this article, we are reviewing the Canon SX160 IS and Olympus SH-2, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the SX160 IS (16MP) and the SH-2 (16MP) is fairly comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX160 IS was launched 20 months before the SH-2 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief overview of how the SX160 IS matches up versus the SH-2 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX160 IS and Olympus Stylus SH-2. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX160 IS Gallery and Olympus SH-2 Gallery.

When you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SX160 IS offers external measurements of 111mm x 73mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 291 grams (0.64 lbs) while the Olympus SH-2 has sizing of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") and a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX160 IS and Olympus SH-2 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at the time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the SX160 IS versus the SH-2.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX160 IS and SH-2 is 86 and 88 respectively.

Sometimes, it is tough to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements merely by checking out specs. The graphic below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SX160 IS and SH-2.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution so you should expect comparable quality of photos though you should factor the production date of the cameras into account. The older SX160 IS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.