Olympus SH-2 vs Sony S950

Below is a complete comparison of the Olympus SH-2 versus Sony S950, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the SH-2 (16MP) and S950 (10MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SH-2 was announced 6 years later than the S950 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the SH-2 matches up against the S950 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus SH-2 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus SH-2 Gallery and Sony S950 Gallery.

When you are aiming to lug around your camera, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus SH-2 offers outside measurements of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") along with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) while the Sony S950 has proportions of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus SH-2 versus Sony S950 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at the time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the SH-2 versus the S950.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SH-2 and S950 is 88 and 94 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be hard to picture the difference in sensor measurements simply by viewing specifications. The photograph here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SH-2 and S950.

Plainly, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should anticipate the Olympus SH-2 to render extra detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The younger SH-2 should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.