Nikon P600 vs Olympus SH-2

In this write-up, we are analyzing the Nikon P600 vs Olympus SH-2, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the P600 (16MP) and the SH-2 (16MP) is fairly similar and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The P600 was manufactured 13 months earlier than the SH-2 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras offer different body type with the Nikon P600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SH-2 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief view of how the P600 scores against the SH-2 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix P600 & Olympus Stylus SH-2. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon P600 Gallery & Olympus SH-2 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and size. The Nikon P600 has outer dimensions of 125mm x 85mm x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") accompanied by a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs) and the Olympus SH-2 has specifications of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") having a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

Compare the Nikon P600 vs Olympus SH-2 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the P600 compared to the SH-2.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the P600 and SH-2 is 65 and 88 respectively.

Normally, it is hard to see the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading specifications. The visual below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the P600 and SH-2.

Plainly, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same resolution so you can expect similar quality of photographs however you should always factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The older P600 is going to be behind in sensor technology.