Nikon P90 vs Olympus SH-2

Here is a complete review of the Nikon P90 versus Olympus SH-2, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Nikon and Olympus. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the P90 (12MP) and SH-2 (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The P90 was unveiled 7 years before the SH-2 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon P90 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SH-2 being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a simple summary of how the P90 grades against the SH-2 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix P90 and Olympus Stylus SH-2. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon P90 Gallery and Olympus SH-2 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon P90 enjoys outside dimensions of 114mm x 99mm x 83mm (4.5" x 3.9" x 3.3") and a weight of 400 grams (0.88 lbs) whilst the Olympus SH-2 has dimensions of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon P90 versus Olympus SH-2 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the P90 compared to the SH-2.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the P90 and SH-2 is 70 and 88 respectively.

Sometimes, it is tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizing simply by looking at specifications. The visual here should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the P90 and SH-2.

To sum up, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Olympus SH-2 to resolve more detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The older P90 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.