Fujifilm F660EXR vs Olympus SH-2

Following is a extended assessment of the Fujifilm F660EXR versus Olympus SH-2, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the Fujifilm F660EXR (16MP) and the SH-2 (16MP) is fairly similar but the Fujifilm F660EXR (1/2") and SH-2 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm F660EXR was unveiled 4 years before the SH-2 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the Fujifilm F660EXR grades vs the SH-2 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix F660EXR and Olympus Stylus SH-2. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm F660EXR Gallery and Olympus SH-2 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm F660EXR enjoys external measurements of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 217 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Olympus SH-2 has measurements 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 F660EXR versus Olympus SH-2 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm F660EXR compared to the SH-2.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm F660EXR and SH-2 is 91 and 88 respectively.

Sometimes, its difficult to see the gap between sensor sizes only by reviewing specs. The pic below will give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm F660EXR and SH-2.

As you can plainly see, both cameras come with the identical megapixel count but not the same sensor sizes. The Fujifilm F660EXR includes the larger sensor which should make obtaining shallow depth of field simpler. The more aged Fujifilm F660EXR is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.