Olympus SH-2 vs Sony H400

Following is a thorough comparison of the Olympus SH-2 vs Sony H400, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the SH-2 (16MP) and the H400 (20MP) is relatively similar and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SH-2 was revealed 14 months after the H400 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SH-2 being a Compact camera and the Sony H400 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the SH-2 scores against the H400 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus SH-2 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus SH-2 Gallery and Sony H400 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry around your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus SH-2 comes with physical measurements of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) and the Sony H400 has measurements of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") accompanied by a weight of 628 grams (1.38 lbs).

Look at the Olympus SH-2 vs Sony H400 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the SH-2 and the H400.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SH-2 and H400 is 88 and 62 respectively.

More often than not, it is very tough to envision the difference between sensor sizes just by reading a spec sheet. The pic here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SH-2 and H400.

As you can see, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Sony H400 to deliver extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The newer SH-2 is going to have an edge in sensor technology.