Olympus SH-2 vs Sony W530

In this article, we are evaluating the Olympus SH-2 versus Sony W530, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by brands Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the SH-2 (16MP) and the W530 (14MP) is very close and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SH-2 was unveiled 4 years later than the W530 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SH-2 being a Compact camera and the Sony W530 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the SH-2 scores versus the W530 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus SH-2 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530. The full galleries are provided at Olympus SH-2 Gallery and Sony W530 Gallery.

In case you're looking to lug around your camera often, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus SH-2 enjoys physical measurements 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 W530 has sizing of 93mm x 53mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus SH-2 versus Sony W530 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the SH-2 and the W530.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SH-2 and W530 is 88 and 96 respectively.

Generally, it's difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements just by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SH-2 and W530.

As you can see, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Olympus SH-2 to provide you with greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The younger SH-2 will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.