Nikon P100 vs Olympus SH-2

Below, we are matching up the Nikon P100 vs Olympus SH-2, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Nikon and Olympus. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the P100 (10MP) and SH-2 (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The P100 was introduced 5 years prior to the SH-2 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Nikon P100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SH-2 being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a concise view of how the P100 scores against the SH-2 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix P100 & Olympus Stylus SH-2. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon P100 Gallery & Olympus SH-2 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon P100 comes with physical dimensions of 114mm x 83mm x 99mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.9") with a weight of 481 grams (1.06 lbs) whilst the Olympus SH-2 has proportions of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the P100 versus the SH-2.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the P100 and SH-2 is 68 and 88 respectively.

Normally, it is difficult to visualise the difference between sensor measurements just by reviewing technical specs. The visual underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the P100 and SH-2.

As you have seen, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Olympus SH-2 to offer extra detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images much more aggressively. The older P100 is going to be behind in sensor technology.