Canon SX510 HS vs Olympus SH-2

Here, we are analyzing the Canon SX510 HS versus Olympus SH-2, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX510 HS (12MP) and SH-2 (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX510 HS was unveiled 18 months earlier than the SH-2 making them a generation away from each other. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the SX510 HS matches up versus the SH-2 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX510 HS & Olympus Stylus SH-2. The full galleries are available at Canon SX510 HS Gallery & Olympus SH-2 Gallery.

For those who are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon SX510 HS provides outer measurements of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 349 grams (0.77 lbs) and the Olympus SH-2 has specifications of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") having a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX510 HS versus Olympus SH-2 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the SX510 HS and the SH-2.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SX510 HS and SH-2 is 80 and 88 respectively.

Usually, its hard to picture the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reading through specifications. The image here might give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX510 HS and SH-2.

Plainly, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You can anticipate the Olympus SH-2 to give greater detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged SX510 HS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.