Olympus SH-2 vs Sony HX100V

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Olympus SH-2 vs Sony HX100V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the SH-2 (16MP) and the HX100V (16MP) is fairly well matched and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SH-2 was launched 3 years later than the HX100V and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SH-2 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX100V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the SH-2 scores versus the HX100V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus SH-2 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus SH-2 Gallery & Sony HX100V Gallery.

If you're looking to lug around your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus SH-2 provides outer 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 HX100V has proportions of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 577 grams (1.27 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the SH-2 compared to the HX100V.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SH-2 and HX100V is 88 and 66 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements just by looking at technical specs. The photograph below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SH-2 and HX100V.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same megapixels so you can expect similar quality of files though you might want to consider the age of the products into consideration. The younger SH-2 will have an edge in sensor innovation.