Olympus SH-2 vs Sony QX10

Here, we will be evaluating the Olympus SH-2 versus Sony QX10, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Lens-style by companies Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SH-2 (16MP) and the QX10 (18MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SH-2 was unveiled 19 months later than the QX10 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SH-2 being a Compact camera and the Sony QX10 being a Lens-style camera.

Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the SH-2 scores versus the QX10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus SH-2 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus SH-2 Gallery and Sony QX10 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you will have to take into account 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") accompanied by a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) whilst the Sony QX10 has sizing of 62mm x 62mm x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select during that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the SH-2 versus the QX10.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SH-2 and QX10 is 88 and 96 respectively.

Usually, it is hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizing purely by checking out specs. The visual underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SH-2 and QX10.

All in all, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Sony QX10 to produce extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The fresher SH-2 will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.