Fujifilm S2000HD vs Olympus SH-1

Below is a extended analysis of the Fujifilm S2000HD vs Olympus SH-1, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm S2000HD (10MP) and SH-1 (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S2000HD was revealed 6 years earlier than the SH-1 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm S2000HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SH-1 being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the Fujifilm S2000HD scores vs the SH-1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix S2000HD and Olympus Stylus SH-1. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm S2000HD Gallery and Olympus SH-1 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S2000HD has got physical dimensions of 111mm x 79mm x 76mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.0") with a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) and the Olympus SH-1 has sizing of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm S2000HD vs Olympus SH-1 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm S2000HD and the SH-1.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S2000HD and SH-1 is 75 and 88 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very difficult to visualise the gap in sensor measurements merely by looking through specifications. The visual below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S2000HD and SH-1.

To sum up, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Olympus SH-1 to render more detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S2000HD will be behind in sensor tech.