Olympus SH-2 vs Sony HX30V

Below is a in depth review of the Olympus SH-2 and Sony HX30V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the SH-2 (16MP) and the HX30V (18MP) is relatively similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SH-2 was unveiled 3 years later than the HX30V and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a short overview of how the SH-2 scores vs the HX30V when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus SH-2 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V. The full galleries are provided at Olympus SH-2 Gallery and Sony HX30V Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus SH-2 features 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 HX30V has measurements of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") and a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

Check out the Olympus SH-2 and Sony HX30V in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the SH-2 versus the HX30V.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SH-2 and HX30V is 88 and 90 respectively.

Typically, it is very hard to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements just by reading specifications. The photograph here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SH-2 and HX30V.

Plainly, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Sony HX30V to offer extra detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more modern SH-2 will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.