Olympus SH-2 vs Sony W230

Here, we will be analyzing the Olympus SH-2 and Sony W230, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Sony. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the SH-2 (16MP) and W230 (12MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SH-2 was released 6 years later than the W230 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the SH-2 scores versus the W230 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus SH-2 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus SH-2 Gallery & Sony W230 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Olympus SH-2 has got exterior dimensions of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) and the Sony W230 has specifications of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus SH-2 and Sony W230 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the SH-2 and the W230.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SH-2 and W230 is 88 and 95 respectively.

Normally, its hard to envision the contrast between sensor measurements only by reading through specs. The graphic underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SH-2 and W230.

All in all, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Olympus SH-2 to give greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The newer SH-2 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.