Olympus SH-2 vs Olympus SP-100

Following is a thorough comparison of the Olympus SH-2 vs Olympus SP-100, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and they are both sold by Olympus. The image resolution of the SH-2 (16MP) and the SP-100 (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SH-2 was introduced 14 months after the SP-100 making them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SH-2 being a Compact camera and the Olympus SP-100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a short introduction of how the SH-2 matches up vs the SP-100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus SH-2 & Olympus Stylus SP-100. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus SH-2 Gallery & Olympus SP-100 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry around your camera, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus SH-2 features exterior measurements of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") having a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) while the Olympus SP-100 has sizing of 122mm x 91mm x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2") and a weight of 594 grams (1.31 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus SH-2 vs Olympus SP-100 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at that moment. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the SH-2 and the SP-100.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SH-2 and SP-100 is 88 and 63 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizes merely by going over specifications. The picture here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SH-2 and SP-100.

Plainly, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of photographs but you would want to take the age of the products into consideration. The younger SH-2 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.