Olympus SH-2 vs Sigma Quattro H

On this page, we are matching up the Olympus SH-2 versus Sigma Quattro H, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Sigma. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the SH-2 (16MP) and Quattro H (45MP) and the SH-2 (1/2.3") and Quattro H (APS-H) provide different sensor size.

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The SH-2 was launched 11 months before the Quattro H which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras have different body design with the Olympus SH-2 being a Compact camera and the Sigma Quattro H being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the SH-2 scores versus the Quattro H in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus SH-2 and Sigma sd Quattro H. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus SH-2 Gallery and Sigma Quattro H Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SH-2 features external 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 Sigma Quattro H has dimensions of 147mm x 95mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Look at the Olympus SH-2 versus Sigma Quattro H in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the SH-2 against the Quattro H.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SH-2 and Quattro H is 88 and 78 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizing just by reviewing technical specs. The visual underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SH-2 and Quattro H.

As you have seen, both the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The SH-2 due to its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field trickier and the Sigma Quattro H will offer you more detail utilizing its extra 29MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older SH-2 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.