Olympus SH-2 vs Sony H70

Lets examine more in depth at the Olympus SH-2 versus Sony H70, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the SH-2 (16MP) and the H70 (16MP) is pretty comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SH-2 was manufactured 4 years later than the H70 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the SH-2 grades vs the H70 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus SH-2 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70. The entire galleries are available at Olympus SH-2 Gallery and Sony H70 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus SH-2 provides 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) and the Sony H70 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Check the Olympus SH-2 versus Sony H70 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the SH-2 against the H70.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SH-2 and H70 is 88 and 93 respectively.

Often, it can be difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizing just by checking out a spec sheet. The visual below will help give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SH-2 and H70.

As you can see, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of photographs however you would want to take the release date of the cameras into account. The newer SH-2 will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.