Olympus SH-2 vs Sony WX350

Lets look more closely at the Olympus SH-2 and Sony WX350, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SH-2 (16MP) and the WX350 (18MP) is fairly similar and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SH-2 was unveiled 14 months after the WX350 making them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the SH-2 scores versus the WX350 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus SH-2 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350. The full galleries are available at Olympus SH-2 Gallery and Sony WX350 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry around your camera, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus SH-2 has physical dimensions 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 WX350 has proportions of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Compare the Olympus SH-2 and Sony WX350 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose during that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the SH-2 vs the WX350.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SH-2 and WX350 is 88 and 94 respectively.

In many cases, it can be hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizes purely by reading technical specs. The pic underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SH-2 and WX350.

As you can tell, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should anticipate the Sony WX350 to offer you extra detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics more aggressively. The more recent SH-2 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.