Olympus SH-2 vs Sony RX10 II

Below is a detailed comparison of the Olympus SH-2 vs Sony RX10 II, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the SH-2 (16MP) and the RX10 II (20MP) is pretty similar but the SH-2 (1/2.3") and RX10 II (1") boast different sensor sizing.

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The SH-2 was manufactured 3 months earlier than the RX10 II which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras have different body design with the Olympus SH-2 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX10 II being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the SH-2 scores vs the RX10 II in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus SH-2 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus SH-2 Gallery and Sony RX10 II Gallery.

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus SH-2 offers external dimensions of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") and a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) and the Sony RX10 II has specifications of 129mm x 88mm x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") having a weight of 813 grams (1.79 lbs).

Look at the Olympus SH-2 vs Sony RX10 II in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using during that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the SH-2 against the RX10 II.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SH-2 and RX10 II is 88 and 58 respectively.

Quite often, it can be hard to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements purely by going over specs. The photograph underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SH-2 and RX10 II.

All in all, both of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The SH-2 due to its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Sony RX10 II will offer you greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively.