Olympus SH-2 vs Sony A99

The following is a extended overview of the Olympus SH-2 versus Sony A99, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Olympus and Sony. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the SH-2 (16MP) and A99 (24MP) and the SH-2 (1/2.3") and A99 (Full frame) feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The SH-2 was released 2 years after the A99 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SH-2 being a Compact camera and the Sony A99 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting through a full comparison, below is a simple overview of how the SH-2 matches up against the A99 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus SH-2 and Sony SLT-A99. The complete galleries are available at Olympus SH-2 Gallery and Sony A99 Gallery.

If you are planning to travel with your camera often, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus SH-2 features physical measurements of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") along with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) while the Sony A99 has measurements of 147mm x 111mm x 78mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 812 grams (1.79 lbs).

Compare the Olympus SH-2 versus Sony A99 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the SH-2 versus the A99.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SH-2 and A99 is 88 and 57 respectively.

Often, it is difficult to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by looking through specifications. The image below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SH-2 and A99.

Plainly, each of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The SH-2 because of its smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh trickier and the Sony A99 will result in greater detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics much more aggressively. The newer SH-2 will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.