Fujifilm S4500 vs Olympus SH-2

Here, we are reviewing the Fujifilm S4500 vs Olympus SH-2, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the Fujifilm S4500 (14MP) and the SH-2 (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S4500 was announced 4 years prior to the SH-2 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm S4500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SH-2 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the Fujifilm S4500 grades versus the SH-2 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix S4500 & Olympus Stylus SH-2. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm S4500 Gallery & Olympus SH-2 Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S4500 enjoys exterior measurements of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") having a weight of 543 grams (1.20 lbs) whilst the Olympus SH-2 has dimensions of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") along with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at the time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm S4500 and the SH-2.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S4500 and SH-2 is 67 and 88 respectively.

Normally, it is hard to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions purely by seeing a spec sheet. The pic here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S4500 and SH-2.

As you can see, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You can anticipate the Olympus SH-2 to produce more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images way more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S4500 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.