Fujifilm X10 vs Olympus SH-2

Here is a complete overview of the Fujifilm X10 and Olympus SH-2, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X10 (12MP) and SH-2 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X10 (2/3") and SH-2 (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X10 was launched 3 years before the SH-2 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick overview of how the Fujifilm X10 scores vs the SH-2 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm X10 and Olympus Stylus SH-2. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm X10 Gallery and Olympus SH-2 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X10 has got outer dimensions of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") and a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) and the Olympus SH-2 has measurements of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") having a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

See the Fujifilm X10 and Olympus SH-2 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm X10 compared to the SH-2.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X10 and SH-2 is 83 and 88 respectively.

Quite often, it is tough to picture the gap in sensor sizing merely by checking out technical specs. The visual here will give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X10 and SH-2.

As you have seen, both cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X10 due to its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Olympus SH-2 will produce greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images way more aggressively. The older Fujifilm X10 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.