Olympus SH-2 vs Samsung SL102

Below, we will be evaluating the Olympus SH-2 and Samsung SL102, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Samsung. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the SH-2 (16MP) and SL102 (10MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SH-2 was announced 6 years later than the SL102 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the SH-2 matches up against the SL102 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus SH-2 and Samsung SL102. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus SH-2 Gallery and Samsung SL102 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Olympus SH-2 comes with outside dimensions of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") along with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) whilst the Samsung SL102 has specifications of 90mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Look at the Olympus SH-2 and Samsung SL102 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is the front view size comparison of the SH-2 and the SL102.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SH-2 and SL102 is 88 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, it's hard to picture the gap in sensor sizing merely by looking through technical specs. The photograph here should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SH-2 and SL102.

As you can tell, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Olympus SH-2 to render greater detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The fresher SH-2 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.