Fujifilm SL300 vs Olympus SH-2

Here is a complete assessment of the Fujifilm SL300 versus Olympus SH-2, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm SL300 (14MP) and the SH-2 (16MP) is pretty well matched and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm SL300 was introduced 4 years prior to the SH-2 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm SL300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SH-2 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the Fujifilm SL300 matches up vs the SH-2 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix SL300 & Olympus Stylus SH-2. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm SL300 Gallery & Olympus SH-2 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm SL300 offers outside dimensions of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") with a weight of 510 grams (1.12 lbs) while the Olympus SH-2 has measurements of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm SL300 versus Olympus SH-2 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm SL300 vs the SH-2.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm SL300 and SH-2 is 67 and 88 respectively.

More often than not, its difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing merely by checking a spec sheet. The graphic here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm SL300 and SH-2.

Clearly, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can expect the Olympus SH-2 to give you greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The older Fujifilm SL300 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.