Olympus SH-2 vs Sony HX90V

Lets take a more detailed look at the Olympus SH-2 versus Sony HX90V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SH-2 (16MP) and the HX90V (18MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SH-2 was brought out very close to the HX90V so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick summation of how the SH-2 grades against the HX90V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus SH-2 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus SH-2 Gallery and Sony HX90V Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus SH-2 provides external 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 HX90V has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Look at the Olympus SH-2 versus Sony HX90V in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the SH-2 and the HX90V.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SH-2 and HX90V is 88 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions purely by going through specs. The pic underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SH-2 and HX90V.

All in all, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Sony HX90V to show more detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively.