Olympus SH-2 vs Sony RX1R II

Its time to examine more in depth at the Olympus SH-2 vs Sony RX1R II, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the SH-2 (16MP) and RX1R II (42MP) and the SH-2 (1/2.3") and RX1R II (Full frame) enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The SH-2 was launched 7 months before the RX1R II and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SH-2 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX1R II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the SH-2 matches up vs the RX1R II in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus SH-2 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus SH-2 Gallery and Sony RX1R II Gallery.

In case you're planning to travel with your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus SH-2 features external measurements of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) while the Sony RX1R II has proportions of 113mm x 65mm x 72mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") along with a weight of 507 grams (1.12 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus SH-2 vs Sony RX1R II in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the SH-2 against the RX1R II.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SH-2 and RX1R II is 88 and 78 respectively.

Sometimes, it's tough to picture the gap in sensor dimensions simply by going through specs. The picture below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SH-2 and RX1R II.

All in all, the two cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The SH-2 due to its smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Sony RX1R II will produce more detail utilizing its extra 26MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged SH-2 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.