Nikon S5100 vs Olympus SH-2

Its time to examine more in depth at the Nikon S5100 vs Olympus SH-2, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Nikon and Olympus. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the S5100 (12MP) and SH-2 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S5100 was brought out 5 years prior to the SH-2 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summation of how the S5100 grades versus the SH-2 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S5100 & Olympus Stylus SH-2. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon S5100 Gallery & Olympus SH-2 Gallery.

In case you're going to travel with your camera, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon S5100 provides outer dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs) while 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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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at that moment. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the S5100 compared to the SH-2.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the S5100 and SH-2 is 95 and 88 respectively.

In many cases, it can be hard to see the gap in sensor dimensions simply by looking through a spec sheet. The picture underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the S5100 and SH-2.

As you can see, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Olympus SH-2 to provide you with more detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged S5100 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.