Olympus SH-2 vs Olympus VG-110

Here, we will be matching up the Olympus SH-2 and Olympus VG-110, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact and both are offered by Olympus. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the SH-2 (16MP) and VG-110 (12MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SH-2 was brought out 4 years after the VG-110 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SH-2 being a Compact camera and the Olympus VG-110 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summation of how the SH-2 scores vs the VG-110 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus SH-2 and Olympus VG-110. The entire galleries are available at Olympus SH-2 Gallery and Olympus VG-110 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus SH-2 has external dimensions of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") and a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) and the Olympus VG-110 has measurements of 92mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs).

Examine the Olympus SH-2 and Olympus VG-110 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select during that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the SH-2 against the VG-110.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SH-2 and VG-110 is 88 and 97 respectively.

In many cases, it is very tough to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions purely by checking specifications. The pic here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SH-2 and VG-110.

To sum up, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Olympus SH-2 to resolve greater detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The newer SH-2 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.