Fujifilm X20 vs Olympus SH-2

Its time to take a deeper look at the Fujifilm X20 and Olympus SH-2, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X20 (12MP) and SH-2 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X20 (2/3") and SH-2 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X20 was launched 22 months prior to the SH-2 which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple overview of how the Fujifilm X20 matches up vs the SH-2 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm X20 and Olympus Stylus SH-2. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X20 Gallery and Olympus SH-2 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X20 enjoys outer measurements of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 353 grams (0.78 lbs) while 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).

Look at the Fujifilm X20 and Olympus SH-2 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm X20 and the SH-2.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X20 and SH-2 is 83 and 88 respectively.

Typically, it is very hard to see the gap in sensor dimensions just by researching a spec sheet. The pic here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X20 and SH-2.

Clearly, both cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X20 due to its bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF easier and the Olympus SH-2 will result in greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm X20 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.