Olympus SH-2 vs Sony H20

Let's look closer at the Olympus SH-2 and Sony H20, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the SH-2 (16MP) and H20 (10MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SH-2 was manufactured 5 years after the H20 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the SH-2 grades versus the H20 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus SH-2 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus SH-2 Gallery and Sony H20 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus SH-2 has exterior dimensions of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) whilst the Sony H20 has measurements of 107mm x 69mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") and a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus SH-2 and Sony H20 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the SH-2 versus the H20.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SH-2 and H20 is 88 and 87 respectively.

In many cases, it can be hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizes simply by reading technical specs. The pic underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SH-2 and H20.

As you can tell, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Olympus SH-2 to deliver extra detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The fresher SH-2 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.