Olympus SH-2 vs Sony RX10 III

Here is a in-depth comparison of the Olympus SH-2 versus Sony RX10 III, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the SH-2 (16MP) and the RX10 III (20MP) is very comparable but the SH-2 (1/2.3") and RX10 III (1") offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The SH-2 was revealed 12 months earlier than the RX10 III and they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus SH-2 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX10 III being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a concise view of how the SH-2 matches up against the RX10 III in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus SH-2 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III. The full galleries are available at Olympus SH-2 Gallery & Sony RX10 III Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus SH-2 has physical measurements of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) whilst the Sony RX10 III has proportions of 133mm x 94mm x 127mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.0") having a weight of 1051 grams (2.32 lbs).

Compare the Olympus SH-2 versus Sony RX10 III in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the SH-2 vs the RX10 III.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SH-2 and RX10 III is 88 and 53 respectively.

Usually, its tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizing simply by going through a spec sheet. The visual here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SH-2 and RX10 III.

Clearly, the 2 cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The SH-2 having a smaller sensor will make getting bokeh harder and the Sony RX10 III will provide more detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older SH-2 will be behind in sensor tech.