Olympus SH-2 vs Sony A33

Let's look a bit more closely at the Olympus SH-2 versus Sony A33, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the SH-2 (16MP) and the A33 (14MP) is pretty similar but the SH-2 (1/2.3") and A33 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The SH-2 was announced 4 years after the A33 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SH-2 being a Compact camera and the Sony A33 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the SH-2 matches up against the A33 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus SH-2 & Sony SLT-A33. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus SH-2 Gallery & Sony A33 Gallery.

If you're looking to travel with your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SH-2 has got outer dimensions of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) whilst the Sony A33 has dimensions of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") having a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus SH-2 versus Sony A33 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the SH-2 against the A33.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SH-2 and A33 is 88 and 67 respectively.

Generally, it is very difficult to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions purely by going over technical specs. The image below might give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SH-2 and A33.

As you have seen, both of those cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The SH-2 with its tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh harder and the Olympus SH-2 will offer you greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The newer SH-2 is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.