Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus SH-2

Let's take a closer look at the Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus SH-2, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both are designed by Olympus. The image resolution of the SP-610UZ (14MP) and the SH-2 (16MP) is very similar and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SP-610UZ was announced 5 years earlier than the SH-2 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a concise summation of how the SP-610UZ grades against the SH-2 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SP-610UZ and Olympus Stylus SH-2. The whole galleries are available at Olympus SP-610UZ Gallery and Olympus SH-2 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Olympus SP-610UZ enjoys physical dimensions of 107mm x 73mm x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) and the Olympus SH-2 has specifications of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") along with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

See the Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus SH-2 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at the time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the SP-610UZ compared to the SH-2.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-610UZ and SH-2 is 79 and 88 respectively.

In many cases, it can be tough to see the gap between sensor sizing just by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-610UZ and SH-2.

As you can see, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Olympus SH-2 to deliver extra detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The older SP-610UZ is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.