FujiFilm JV200 vs Olympus SH-2

Here is a extensive comparison of the FujiFilm JV200 vs Olympus SH-2, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the JV200 (14MP) and the SH-2 (16MP) is relatively close and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The JV200 was manufactured 5 years earlier than the SH-2 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the JV200 matches up versus the SH-2 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for FujiFilm FinePix JV200 and Olympus Stylus SH-2. The entire galleries are viewable at FujiFilm JV200 Gallery and Olympus SH-2 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera often, you should factor its weight and volume. The FujiFilm JV200 enjoys physical dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Olympus SH-2 has sizing of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") and a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

Look at the FujiFilm JV200 vs Olympus SH-2 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use during that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the JV200 versus the SH-2.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the JV200 and SH-2 is 96 and 88 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's tough to picture the gap in sensor sizing purely by viewing technical specs. The graphic below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the JV200 and SH-2.

As you can tell, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Olympus SH-2 to render extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older JV200 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.