Canon SX710 HS vs Olympus SH-2

Following is a extended comparison of the Canon SX710 HS versus Olympus SH-2, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Canon and Olympus. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX710 HS (20MP) and SH-2 (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX710 HS was announced 2 months prior to the SH-2 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the SX710 HS grades versus the SH-2 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX710 HS & Olympus Stylus SH-2. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX710 HS Gallery & Olympus SH-2 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SX710 HS has got physical measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) while the Olympus SH-2 has measurements of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX710 HS versus Olympus SH-2 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the SX710 HS and the SH-2.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SX710 HS and SH-2 is 89 and 88 respectively.

Usually, it can be difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizes purely by going over specs. The pic below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SX710 HS and SH-2.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Canon SX710 HS to deliver extra detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively.