Nikon L810 vs Olympus SH-2

Here, we will be analyzing the Nikon L810 vs Olympus SH-2, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Nikon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the L810 (16MP) and the SH-2 (16MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The L810 was unveiled 4 years prior to the SH-2 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short highlight of how the L810 grades versus the SH-2 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix L810 and Olympus Stylus SH-2. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon L810 Gallery and Olympus SH-2 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon L810 features external dimensions of 111mm x 76mm x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 430 grams (0.95 lbs) while 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).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the L810 compared to the SH-2.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the L810 and SH-2 is 74 and 88 respectively.

More often than not, it is very hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic below may give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the L810 and SH-2.

As you can see, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical megapixels and you should expect similar quality of images although you might want to take the release date of the products into consideration. The older L810 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.