Casio EX-10 vs Olympus SH-2

Here is a in-depth analysis of the Casio EX-10 vs Olympus SH-2, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Casio and Olympus. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the EX-10 (12MP) and SH-2 (16MP) and the EX-10 (1/1.7") and SH-2 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor size.

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The EX-10 was announced 16 months earlier than the SH-2 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a brief summation of how the EX-10 grades vs the SH-2 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-10 and Olympus Stylus SH-2. The whole galleries are viewable at Casio EX-10 Gallery and Olympus SH-2 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-10 offers exterior measurements of 120mm x 68mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.9") along with a weight of 384 grams (0.85 lbs) and 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).

Check the Casio EX-10 vs Olympus SH-2 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the EX-10 compared to the SH-2.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-10 and SH-2 is 83 and 88 respectively.

Normally, it can be tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizing only by going over technical specs. The graphic underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-10 and SH-2.

As you have seen, each of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The EX-10 with its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Olympus SH-2 will offer you greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs much more aggressively. The older EX-10 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.