Olympus SH-2 vs Samsung WB700

Let's look a little more in depth at the Olympus SH-2 and Samsung WB700, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the SH-2 (16MP) and the WB700 (14MP) is fairly close and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SH-2 was launched 4 years later than the WB700 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the SH-2 matches up vs the WB700 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus SH-2 and Samsung WB700. The complete galleries are available at Olympus SH-2 Gallery and Samsung WB700 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus SH-2 has outer dimensions of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") and a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) while the Samsung WB700 has sizing of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus SH-2 and Samsung WB700 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the SH-2 versus the WB700.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SH-2 and WB700 is 88 and 98 respectively.

Typically, it can be difficult to picture the gap in sensor measurements merely by looking through a spec sheet. The visual here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SH-2 and WB700.

As you can see, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Olympus SH-2 to render greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The fresher SH-2 should have a benefit in sensor innovation.