Olympus SH-2 vs Sony WX9

In this write-up, we are evaluating the Olympus SH-2 versus Sony WX9, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SH-2 (16MP) and the WX9 (16MP) is fairly similar and they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SH-2 was brought out 4 years after the WX9 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SH-2 being a Compact camera and the Sony WX9 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief overview of how the SH-2 scores against the WX9 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus SH-2 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9. The entire galleries are available at Olympus SH-2 Gallery & Sony WX9 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Olympus SH-2 comes with 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) whilst the Sony WX9 has specifications of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Compare the Olympus SH-2 versus Sony WX9 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the SH-2 and the WX9.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SH-2 and WX9 is 88 and 99 respectively.

Oftentimes, its hard to picture the gap between sensor sizes simply by reading a spec sheet. The pic below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SH-2 and WX9.

Clearly, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same megapixels and you can expect similar quality of files however you should really take the launch date of the products into consideration. The newer SH-2 should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.