Canon SX700 HS vs Olympus SH-2

Let's look much closer at the Canon SX700 HS vs Olympus SH-2, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the SX700 HS (16MP) and the SH-2 (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX700 HS was released 13 months before the SH-2 which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple view of how the SX700 HS grades versus the SH-2 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX700 HS and Olympus Stylus SH-2. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX700 HS Gallery and Olympus SH-2 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX700 HS enjoys outer measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") along with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) whilst the Olympus SH-2 has dimensions of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at that moment. The following is a front view size comparison of the SX700 HS compared to the SH-2.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX700 HS and SH-2 is 89 and 88 respectively.

Normally, it is hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading specifications. The picture underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX700 HS and SH-2.

Plainly, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same MP so you should expect similar quality of pictures though you will want to take the release date of the products into consideration. The more aged SX700 HS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.