Olympus SH-2 vs Sony RX100 V

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Olympus SH-2 and Sony RX100 V, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the SH-2 (16MP) and the RX100 V (20MP) is relatively comparable but the SH-2 (1/2.3") and RX100 V (1") enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The SH-2 was revealed 19 months before the RX100 V which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SH-2 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 V being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the SH-2 grades versus the RX100 V for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus SH-2 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus SH-2 Gallery & Sony RX100 V Gallery.

In case you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus SH-2 has got external dimensions of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") having a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) and the Sony RX100 V has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") along with a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus SH-2 and Sony RX100 V in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the SH-2 versus the RX100 V.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SH-2 and RX100 V is 88 and 89 respectively.

Normally, it is very hard to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by going through a spec sheet. The pic here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SH-2 and RX100 V.

Clearly, both the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The SH-2 using its smaller sensor will make getting bokeh tougher and the Sony RX100 V will provide greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged SH-2 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.