Nikon S8100 vs Olympus SH-2

Following is a comprehensive comparison of the Nikon S8100 and Olympus SH-2, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Nikon and Olympus. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the S8100 (12MP) and SH-2 (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S8100 was manufactured 5 years prior to the SH-2 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the S8100 grades against the SH-2 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S8100 & Olympus Stylus SH-2. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon S8100 Gallery & Olympus SH-2 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon S8100 comes with outer dimensions of 104mm x 60mm x 30mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs) and the Olympus SH-2 has measurements 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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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the S8100 against the SH-2.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the S8100 and SH-2 is 93 and 88 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading specs. The image underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the S8100 and SH-2.

All in all, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can expect to see the Olympus SH-2 to deliver extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images much more aggressively. The more aged S8100 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.