Olympus SH-2 vs Sony QX100

The following is a in-depth comparison of the Olympus SH-2 vs Sony QX100, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Lens-style by rivals Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the SH-2 (16MP) and the QX100 (20MP) is fairly similar but the SH-2 (1/2.3") and QX100 (1") use totally different sensor sizes.

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The SH-2 was launched 19 months after the QX100 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SH-2 being a Compact camera and the Sony QX100 being a Lens-style camera.

Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the SH-2 matches up against the QX100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus SH-2 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100. The complete galleries are available at Olympus SH-2 Gallery and Sony QX100 Gallery.

If you are planning to travel with your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. 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) while the Sony QX100 has sizing of 63mm x 63mm x 56mm (2.5" x 2.5" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus SH-2 vs Sony QX100 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the SH-2 and the QX100.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SH-2 and QX100 is 88 and 92 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be difficult to envision the gap between sensor dimensions only by reviewing specifications. The picture here might give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SH-2 and QX100.

Plainly, the two cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The SH-2 due to its tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF more challenging and the Sony QX100 will deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The more recent SH-2 is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.