Olympus SH-2 vs Sony RX100 II

Here, we are contrasting the Olympus SH-2 vs Sony RX100 II, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the SH-2 (16MP) and the RX100 II (20MP) is fairly comparable but the SH-2 (1/2.3") and RX100 II (1") provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The SH-2 was manufactured 21 months later than the RX100 II making them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SH-2 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a concise summary of how the SH-2 grades vs the RX100 II with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus SH-2 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus SH-2 Gallery & Sony RX100 II Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SH-2 enjoys outer measurements 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 RX100 II has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 38mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.5") having a weight of 281 grams (0.62 lbs).

Look at the Olympus SH-2 vs Sony RX100 II in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at the time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the SH-2 compared to the RX100 II.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SH-2 and RX100 II is 88 and 89 respectively.

More often than not, it is hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizing merely by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic below will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SH-2 and RX100 II.

Clearly, each of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The SH-2 featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF trickier and the Sony RX100 II will produce greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics way more aggressively. The newer SH-2 will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.