Fujifilm XP80 vs Olympus SH-2

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Fujifilm XP80 and Olympus SH-2, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the Fujifilm XP80 (16MP) and the SH-2 (16MP) is pretty close and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP80 was introduced at a similar time to the SH-2 and they are of a similar generation. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the Fujifilm XP80 grades against the SH-2 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm XP80 and Olympus Stylus SH-2. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm XP80 Gallery and Olympus SH-2 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm XP80 enjoys outer measurements of 104mm x 67mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") and a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Olympus SH-2 has proportions of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") along with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm XP80 and Olympus SH-2 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm XP80 versus the SH-2.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XP80 and SH-2 is 93 and 88 respectively.

Typically, it is hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizes purely by looking through specifications. The pic underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm XP80 and SH-2.

Plainly, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical resolution and you should expect comparable quality of pictures but you should really take the production date of the cameras into account.