Olympus SH-2 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera

Below, we are analyzing the Olympus SH-2 and Samsung Galaxy Camera, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the SH-2 (16MP) and the Galaxy Camera (16MP) is fairly well matched and they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SH-2 was introduced 2 years later than the Galaxy Camera and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the SH-2 matches up vs the Galaxy Camera in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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

If you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SH-2 enjoys outside measurements 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 Samsung Galaxy Camera has dimensions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") and a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus SH-2 and Samsung Galaxy Camera in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the SH-2 compared to the Galaxy Camera.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SH-2 and Galaxy Camera is 88 and 90 respectively.

More often than not, it's difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizing simply by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph below should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SH-2 and Galaxy Camera.

As you can see, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same MP therefore you can expect similar quality of photographs but you would want to consider the age of the products into consideration. The younger SH-2 should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.