Olympus SH-2 vs Samsung HZ10W

In this write-up, we are matching up the Olympus SH-2 vs Samsung HZ10W, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the SH-2 (16MP) and HZ10W (10MP) but they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SH-2 was revealed 5 years after the HZ10W which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the SH-2 scores vs the HZ10W with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus SH-2 and Samsung HZ10W. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus SH-2 Gallery and Samsung HZ10W Gallery.

When you are looking to carry around your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus SH-2 has got outside dimensions of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) and the Samsung HZ10W has measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the SH-2 against the HZ10W.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SH-2 and HZ10W is 88 and 90 respectively.

Generally, it's tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizes simply by looking at specs. The image here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SH-2 and HZ10W.

All in all, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should anticipate the Olympus SH-2 to resolve extra detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The younger SH-2 provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.