Olympus SH-2 vs Sony A58

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Olympus SH-2 versus Sony A58, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the SH-2 (16MP) and the A58 (20MP) is relatively close but the SH-2 (1/2.3") and A58 (APS-C) have different sensor sizing.

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The SH-2 was introduced 16 months after the A58 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both cameras have different body design with the Olympus SH-2 being a Compact camera and the Sony A58 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple view of how the SH-2 scores against the A58 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus SH-2 and Sony SLT-A58. The whole galleries are available at Olympus SH-2 Gallery and Sony A58 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus SH-2 offers outside 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 A58 has specifications of 129mm x 95mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.1") along with a weight of 492 grams (1.08 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus SH-2 versus Sony A58 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at that moment. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the SH-2 versus the A58.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SH-2 and A58 is 88 and 68 respectively.

Often, it can be hard to picture the gap in sensor sizes only by looking through technical specs. The image underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SH-2 and A58.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The SH-2 having a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field more challenging and the Sony A58 will result in extra detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more recent SH-2 provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.