Fujifilm S1500 vs Olympus SH-2

Following is a comprehensive assessment of the Fujifilm S1500 versus Olympus SH-2, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm S1500 (10MP) and SH-2 (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S1500 was introduced 7 years earlier than the SH-2 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm S1500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SH-2 being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the Fujifilm S1500 grades against the SH-2 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix S1500 & Olympus Stylus SH-2. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm S1500 Gallery & Olympus SH-2 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S1500 provides exterior measurements of 103mm x 73mm x 68mm (4.1" x 2.9" x 2.7") along with a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs) whilst the Olympus SH-2 has proportions of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm S1500 compared to the SH-2.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S1500 and SH-2 is 82 and 88 respectively.

Typically, it can be difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizes merely by looking at technical specs. The image below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S1500 and SH-2.

As you have seen, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Olympus SH-2 to resolve greater detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S1500 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.