Olympus SH-2 vs Sony WX150

Following is a complete overview of the Olympus SH-2 and Sony WX150, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SH-2 (16MP) and the WX150 (18MP) is very comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SH-2 was introduced 3 years after the WX150 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the SH-2 scores vs the WX150 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus SH-2 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150. The whole galleries are available at Olympus SH-2 Gallery and Sony WX150 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SH-2 features external 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) whilst the Sony WX150 has dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Look at the Olympus SH-2 and Sony WX150 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the SH-2 against the WX150.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SH-2 and WX150 is 88 and 95 respectively.

Typically, it is hard to picture the gap in sensor sizes just by seeing specifications. The picture here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SH-2 and WX150.

To sum up, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should expect to see the Sony WX150 to provide extra detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images more aggressively. The newer SH-2 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.