Olympus SH-2 vs Sony A9

Below is a detailed comparison of the Olympus SH-2 and Sony A9, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the SH-2 (16MP) and A9 (24MP) and the SH-2 (1/2.3") and A9 (Full frame) posses different sensor sizing.

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The SH-2 was unveiled 3 years before the A9 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SH-2 being a Compact camera and the Sony A9 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the SH-2 scores against the A9 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Olympus SH-2 has got exterior measurements of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) while the Sony A9 has specifications of 127mm x 96mm x 63mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5") and a weight of 673 grams (1.48 lbs).

Examine the Olympus SH-2 and Sony A9 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the SH-2 against the A9.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SH-2 and A9 is 88 and 65 respectively.

Quite often, it is difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements just by reviewing technical specs. The visual underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SH-2 and A9.

As you can tell, each of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The SH-2 having a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF trickier and the Sony A9 will deliver greater detail having an extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The older SH-2 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.