FujiFilm HS10 vs Olympus SH-2

Lets look much closer at the FujiFilm HS10 and Olympus SH-2, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the HS10 (10MP) and SH-2 (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The HS10 was released 5 years prior to the SH-2 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the FujiFilm HS10 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SH-2 being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a brief summary of how the HS10 matches up versus the SH-2 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix HS10 & Olympus Stylus SH-2. The complete galleries are viewable at FujiFilm HS10 Gallery & Olympus SH-2 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry around your camera, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The FujiFilm HS10 has got outside measurements of 131mm x 91mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") having a weight of 666 grams (1.47 lbs) and the Olympus SH-2 has sizing of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") along with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

Check the FujiFilm HS10 and Olympus SH-2 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the HS10 compared to the SH-2.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the HS10 and SH-2 is 60 and 88 respectively.

Generally, it can be hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizes just by researching specifications. The image here might give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the HS10 and SH-2.

Plainly, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can expect the Olympus SH-2 to render extra detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged HS10 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.