Canon SX230 HS vs Olympus SH-2

Below is a comprehensive review of the Canon SX230 HS versus Olympus SH-2, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Canon and Olympus. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX230 HS (12MP) and SH-2 (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX230 HS was unveiled 4 years before the SH-2 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summation of how the SX230 HS matches up vs the SH-2 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX230 HS & Olympus Stylus SH-2. The full galleries are available at Canon SX230 HS Gallery & Olympus SH-2 Gallery.

For those who are planning to lug around your camera, you should think about its weight and volume. The Canon SX230 HS has got outside measurements of 106mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Olympus SH-2 has sizing of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") along with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at the time. Here is a front view size comparison of the SX230 HS and the SH-2.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX230 HS and SH-2 is 91 and 88 respectively.

Sometimes, it is hard to visualize the difference between sensor measurements just by checking a spec sheet. The graphic underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SX230 HS and SH-2.

Clearly, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Olympus SH-2 to give greater detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The older SX230 HS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.