Olympus SH-2 vs Sony H90

The following is a comprehensive overview of the Olympus SH-2 and Sony H90, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the SH-2 (16MP) and the H90 (16MP) is fairly close and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SH-2 was unveiled 3 years after the H90 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summary of how the SH-2 matches up against the H90 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus SH-2 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus SH-2 Gallery & Sony H90 Gallery.

If you are going to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus SH-2 has physical dimensions of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") and a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) whilst the Sony H90 has proportions of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the SH-2 versus the H90.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SH-2 and H90 is 88 and 91 respectively.

Typically, its hard to picture the difference in sensor dimensions simply by looking through a spec sheet. The picture here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SH-2 and H90.

As you can see, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of photos although you may want to factor the age of the cameras into account. The more recent SH-2 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.