Olympus SH-2 vs Sony HX1

In this article, we will be reviewing the Olympus SH-2 versus Sony HX1, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Olympus and Sony. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the SH-2 (16MP) and HX1 (9MP) and the SH-2 (1/2.3") and HX1 (1/2.4") possess different sensor measurements.

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The SH-2 was launched 5 years later than the HX1 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SH-2 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the SH-2 grades versus the HX1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus SH-2 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus SH-2 Gallery and Sony HX1 Gallery.

In case you're intending to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus SH-2 has got exterior dimensions of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") along with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) and the Sony HX1 has sizing of 115mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6") with a weight of 544 grams (1.20 lbs).

Compare the Olympus SH-2 versus Sony HX1 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use during that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the SH-2 and the HX1.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SH-2 and HX1 is 88 and 67 respectively.

Often, it can be tough to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements just by going through technical specs. The photograph here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SH-2 and HX1.

As you can tell, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The SH-2 because of its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Olympus SH-2 will produce extra detail utilizing its extra 7MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The newer SH-2 should have a benefit in sensor innovation.