Olympus SH-2 vs Sony NEX-6

In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Olympus SH-2 vs Sony NEX-6, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the SH-2 (16MP) and the NEX-6 (16MP) is relatively well matched but the SH-2 (1/2.3") and NEX-6 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor sizing.

Photography Glossary

The SH-2 was announced 24 months after the NEX-6 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SH-2 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the SH-2 grades versus the NEX-6 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus SH-2 and Sony Alpha NEX-6. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus SH-2 Gallery and Sony NEX-6 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SH-2 comes with outer measurements of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-6 has dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs).

Look at the Olympus SH-2 vs Sony NEX-6 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using during that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the SH-2 against the NEX-6.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SH-2 and NEX-6 is 88 and 85 respectively.

Quite often, it is hard to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions just by looking at specs. The image underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SH-2 and NEX-6.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact megapixel count albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The SH-2 contains the tinier sensor which will make achieving shallower DOF harder. The younger SH-2 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.