Olympus SH-2 vs Sony HX99

Let's look a bit more closely at the Olympus SH-2 versus Sony HX99, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the SH-2 (16MP) and the HX99 (18MP) is relatively similar but the SH-2 (1/2.3") and HX99 (1/2.3-inch) offer different sensor sizing.

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The SH-2 was released 4 years prior to the HX99 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summary of how the SH-2 matches up versus the HX99 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus SH-2 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99. The complete galleries are available at Olympus SH-2 Gallery and Sony HX99 Gallery.

If you're looking to lug around your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SH-2 offers physical measurements 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 HX99 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") along with a weight of 242 grams (0.53 lbs).

Compare the Olympus SH-2 versus Sony HX99 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the SH-2 and the HX99.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SH-2 and HX99 is 88 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, it's difficult to picture the difference between sensor measurements only by reviewing specifications. The photograph below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SH-2 and HX99.

Plainly, both the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The SH-2 because of its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Sony HX99 will offer greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The older SH-2 is going to be behind in sensor technology.