Olympus SH-2 vs Sony WX80

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Olympus SH-2 and Sony WX80, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the SH-2 (16MP) and the WX80 (16MP) is pretty well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SH-2 was announced 2 years later than the WX80 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a full comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the SH-2 scores vs the WX80 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus SH-2 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus SH-2 Gallery and Sony WX80 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus SH-2 offers physical dimensions 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 WX80 has sizing of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus SH-2 and Sony WX80 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is the front view scale comparison of the SH-2 vs the WX80.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SH-2 and WX80 is 88 and 96 respectively.

Normally, it's hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizing just by checking specs. The visual underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SH-2 and WX80.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same resolution and you should expect similar quality of images but you should take the production date of the products into consideration. The younger SH-2 should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.