Canon SX70 HS vs Olympus SH-2

Here, we will be reviewing the Canon SX70 HS vs Olympus SH-2, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Canon and Olympus. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the SX70 HS (20MP) and SH-2 (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX70 HS was manufactured 3 years after the SH-2 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX70 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SH-2 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the SX70 HS scores vs the SH-2 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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When you are intending to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX70 HS has got outside dimensions of 127mm x 91mm x 117mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 4.6") and a weight of 608 grams (1.34 lbs) and the Olympus SH-2 has dimensions of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") and a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX70 HS vs Olympus SH-2 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the SX70 HS and the SH-2.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX70 HS and SH-2 is 63 and 88 respectively.

Typically, it can be difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizes simply by looking through specs. The image underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX70 HS and SH-2.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Canon SX70 HS to render greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more recent SX70 HS is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.