Olympus SH-2 vs Sony W560

Here, we are comparing the Olympus SH-2 and Sony W560, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SH-2 (16MP) and the W560 (14MP) is very well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SH-2 was unveiled 4 years after the W560 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SH-2 being a Compact camera and the Sony W560 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the SH-2 grades versus the W560 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus SH-2 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560. The full galleries are available at Olympus SH-2 Gallery and Sony W560 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus SH-2 offers exterior measurements 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 W560 has sizing of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

Check the Olympus SH-2 and Sony W560 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the SH-2 vs the W560.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SH-2 and W560 is 88 and 96 respectively.

Often, it is difficult to picture the difference between sensor dimensions purely by looking at technical specs. The image here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SH-2 and W560.

As you can tell, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should expect to see the Olympus SH-2 to give greater detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The newer SH-2 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.