Size and weight are big decision factors when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs.
In this section, we are going to illustrate the Nikon B500 and Olympus SH-2 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Nikon B500 has external dimensions of 114 x 78 x 95 mm (4.49 x 3.07 x 3.74″) and weighs 541 g (1.19 lb / 19.08 oz) (including batteries). Olympus SH-2 has external dimensions of 109 x 63 x 42 mm (4.29 x 2.48 x 1.65″) and weighs 271 g (0.60 lb / 9.56 oz) (including batteries).
Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the Nikon B500 and the Olympus SH-2. Olympus SH-2 is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 5mm narrower, 15mm shorter and 53mm thinner than Nikon B500.
Here is the back view size comparison of the Nikon B500 and Olympus SH-2.
Now lets look at the top view comparison of Nikon B500 and Olympus SH-2.
Weight is another important factor, especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day.
Olympus SH-2 is significantly lighter (270g ) than the Nikon B500 which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.
Weather Sealing
Unfortunately neither the Nikon Coolpix B500 nor Olympus Stylus SH-2 provides any type of weather sealing in their bodies, so you have to give extra care especially when you are shooting outdoors. If weather sealing is a must-have feature for you, check these sections: Top Bridge Cameras with Weather Sealing Top Compact Cameras with Weather Sealing
LCD Screen Size and Features
Nikon B500 and Olympus SH-2's LCD screens have the same diagonal size of 3.00 inches.
On the other hand, Nikon B500 features a
Tilting screen where you can change the angle of the screen to make it easier to shoot from waist or over-the-head levels whereas the Olympus SH-2 has a fixed type screen which provides less flexibility in shooting positions compared to B500.