Olympus SH-2 vs Sony HX10V

Below is a extended overview of the Olympus SH-2 and Sony HX10V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the SH-2 (16MP) and the HX10V (18MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SH-2 was introduced 3 years later than the HX10V and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a short view of how the SH-2 grades versus the HX10V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus SH-2 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus SH-2 Gallery and Sony HX10V Gallery.

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SH-2 comes with 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 HX10V has dimensions of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus SH-2 and Sony HX10V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the SH-2 and the HX10V.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SH-2 and HX10V is 88 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, it's difficult to visualise the difference in sensor measurements merely by going through technical specs. The photograph underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SH-2 and HX10V.

As you have seen, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Sony HX10V to provide extra detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The fresher SH-2 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.