Olympus SH-2 vs Sony A77 II

On this page, we are analyzing the Olympus SH-2 vs Sony A77 II, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the SH-2 (16MP) and A77 II (24MP) and the SH-2 (1/2.3") and A77 II (APS-C) offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The SH-2 was revealed 10 months later than the A77 II and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus SH-2 being a Compact camera and the Sony A77 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the SH-2 grades versus the A77 II with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus SH-2 and Sony SLT-A77 II. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus SH-2 Gallery and Sony A77 II Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SH-2 provides outside measurements 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 A77 II has dimensions of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") and a weight of 647 grams (1.43 lbs).

Look at the Olympus SH-2 vs Sony A77 II in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at the time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the SH-2 vs the A77 II.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SH-2 and A77 II is 88 and 62 respectively.

Quite often, it is difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizing simply by reviewing specifications. The graphic here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SH-2 and A77 II.

To sum up, each of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The SH-2 with its tinier sensor will make getting bokeh tougher and the Sony A77 II will deliver extra detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos more aggressively. The fresher SH-2 will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.