Olympus SH-2 vs Sony HX200V

In this article, we will be looking at the Olympus SH-2 and Sony HX200V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the SH-2 (16MP) and the HX200V (18MP) is relatively close and they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SH-2 was brought out 2 years after the HX200V which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SH-2 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX200V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a simple view of how the SH-2 grades vs the HX200V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus SH-2 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V. The entire galleries are available at Olympus SH-2 Gallery & Sony HX200V Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus SH-2 enjoys outer dimensions of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") having a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) and the Sony HX200V has specifications of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") having a weight of 583 grams (1.29 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the SH-2 compared to the HX200V.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SH-2 and HX200V is 88 and 66 respectively.

In many cases, it's tough to picture the difference in sensor sizes simply by looking through technical specs. The picture underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SH-2 and HX200V.

As you can tell, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Sony HX200V to provide you with extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more recent SH-2 should have an advantage in sensor technology.