Olympus SH-2 vs Samsung CL80

Below is a extended review of the Olympus SH-2 and Samsung CL80, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the SH-2 (16MP) and the CL80 (14MP) is very close and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SH-2 was announced 5 years later than the CL80 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus SH-2 being a Compact camera and the Samsung CL80 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the SH-2 grades versus the CL80 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus SH-2 and Samsung CL80. The whole galleries are available at Olympus SH-2 Gallery and Samsung CL80 Gallery.

If you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus SH-2 provides physical 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 Samsung CL80 has specifications of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

Examine the Olympus SH-2 and Samsung CL80 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the SH-2 against the CL80.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SH-2 and CL80 is 88 and 95 respectively.

Normally, it is very tough to visualise the gap in sensor measurements only by researching specifications. The graphic here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SH-2 and CL80.

To sum up, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Olympus SH-2 to render greater detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The younger SH-2 will have a benefit in sensor technology.