Olympus SH-2 vs Sony W650

Below, we will be reviewing the Olympus SH-2 vs Sony W650, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SH-2 (16MP) and the W650 (16MP) is pretty well matched and they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SH-2 was announced 3 years after the W650 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the SH-2 grades versus the W650 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus SH-2 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus SH-2 Gallery and Sony W650 Gallery.

For those who are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus SH-2 has outer measurements of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) while the Sony W650 has measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

Examine the Olympus SH-2 vs Sony W650 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at the time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the SH-2 against the W650.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SH-2 and W650 is 88 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, it's hard to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions just by reading through technical specs. The picture below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SH-2 and W650.

As you have seen, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of pictures but you need to consider the production date of the products into consideration. The fresher SH-2 will have an edge in sensor innovation.