Olympus SH-2 vs Sony HX350

Lets take a more detailed look at the Olympus SH-2 versus Sony HX350, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the SH-2 (16MP) and the HX350 (20MP) is very similar and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SH-2 was launched 21 months prior to the HX350 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SH-2 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX350 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the SH-2 scores vs the HX350 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus SH-2 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus SH-2 Gallery & Sony HX350 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus SH-2 offers outside measurements of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) whilst the Sony HX350 has sizing of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") having a weight of 652 grams (1.44 lbs).

Check the Olympus SH-2 versus Sony HX350 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the SH-2 vs the HX350.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SH-2 and HX350 is 88 and 62 respectively.

Generally, it can be hard to see the gap between sensor sizes simply by reading technical specs. The image here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SH-2 and HX350.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony HX350 to offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged SH-2 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.