Olympus SH-2 vs Olympus SH-3

The following is a thorough assessment of the Olympus SH-2 and Olympus SH-3, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both of them are sold by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the SH-2 (16MP) and the SH-3 (16MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SH-2 was unveiled 11 months before the SH-3 and they are of a similar age. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summation of how the SH-2 grades vs the SH-3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus SH-2 & Olympus Stylus SH-3. The full galleries are available at Olympus SH-2 Gallery & Olympus SH-3 Gallery.

When you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SH-2 has got outside measurements of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) while the Olympus SH-3 has dimensions of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") having a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus SH-2 and Olympus SH-3 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the SH-2 against the SH-3.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SH-2 and SH-3 is 88 and 88 respectively.

Typically, it is tough to envision the gap in sensor dimensions purely by going through a spec sheet. The picture below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SH-2 and SH-3.

Clearly, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of pictures although you might want to factor the age of the cameras into account. The more aged SH-2 will be behind in sensor tech.