Olympus SH-2 vs Sony RX100 VI

Let's examine more closely at the Olympus SH-2 versus Sony RX100 VI, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the SH-2 (16MP) and the RX100 VI (20MP) is relatively well matched but the SH-2 (1/2.3") and RX100 VI (1") use totally different sensor sizes.

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The SH-2 was manufactured 4 years prior to the RX100 VI and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SH-2 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 VI being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the SH-2 grades vs the RX100 VI in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus SH-2 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus SH-2 Gallery and Sony RX100 VI Gallery.

If you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SH-2 offers physical dimensions of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") and a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) while the Sony RX100 VI has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") along with a weight of 301 grams (0.66 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus SH-2 versus Sony RX100 VI in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the SH-2 compared to the RX100 VI.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SH-2 and RX100 VI is 88 and 88 respectively.

Sometimes, it's hard to visualise the difference between sensor measurements purely by checking specifications. The visual underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SH-2 and RX100 VI.

To sum up, both the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The SH-2 due to its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field trickier and the Sony RX100 VI will give greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The older SH-2 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.