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Canon 760D vs Olympus SH-2

Portability
66
Imaging
66
Features
77
Overall
70
Canon EOS 760D front
 
Olympus Stylus SH-2 front
Portability
88
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45

Canon 760D vs Olympus SH-2 Key Specs

Canon 760D
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 565g - 132 x 101 x 78mm
  • Revealed February 2015
  • Additionally Known as EOS 760D / EOS 8000D
  • Older Model is Canon 700D
Olympus SH-2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 271g - 109 x 63 x 42mm
  • Introduced March 2015
  • Replaced the Olympus SH-1
  • Renewed by Olympus SH-3
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Canon 760D vs Olympus SH-2 Overview

Below, we will be looking at the Canon 760D vs Olympus SH-2, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Olympus. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the 760D (24MP) and SH-2 (16MP) and the 760D (APS-C) and SH-2 (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizes.

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The 760D was manufactured very close to the SH-2 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon 760D being a Compact SLR camera and the Olympus SH-2 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the 760D grades versus the SH-2 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon 760D over the Olympus SH-2

 760D SH-2 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1040k460kClearer screen (+580k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Olympus SH-2 over the Canon 760D

 SH-2 760D 

Common features in the Canon 760D and Olympus SH-2

 760D SH-2 
IntroducedFebruary 2015March 2015Similar generation
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Canon 760D vs Olympus SH-2 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon 760D has got outer measurements of 132mm x 101mm x 78mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.1") and a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs) and the Olympus SH-2 has measurements of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon 760D vs Olympus SH-2 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the 760D compared to the SH-2.

Canon 760D vs Olympus SH-2 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 760D and SH-2 is 66 and 88 respectively.

Canon 760D vs Olympus SH-2 top view buttons comparison

Canon 760D vs Olympus SH-2 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its difficult to picture the contrast between sensor measurements purely by going over a spec sheet. The visual here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the 760D and SH-2.

Clearly, each of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The 760D due to its bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh easier and the Canon 760D will offer you greater detail due to its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures much more aggressively.

Canon 760D vs Olympus SH-2 sensor size comparison

Canon 760D vs Olympus SH-2 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 760D vs Olympus SH-2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 760D Portrait photography features
Olympus SH-2 Portrait photography features
79
focusing manually
good megapixels (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
44
MP count good (16MP)
offers face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon 760D as a Street photography camera
Olympus SH-2 as a Street photography camera
71
screen articulates
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
comes with focus via touch
lack of image stabilization
70
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
provides focus by touch
lighter than competition (271 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon 760D
Sports photography with Olympus SH-2
61
good megapixels (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
comes with phase detect AF
slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery pack (440 per charge)
51
amazing zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
great battery pack (380 per charge)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon 760D Travel photography highlights
Olympus SH-2 Travel photography highlights
66
comes with focus via touch
good megapixels (24MP)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
doesn't have Time Lapse function
not so great battery pack (440 per charge)
74
great battery pack (380 CIPA)
lighter than competition (271 grams)
provides focus by touch
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
very long reach (600mm)
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 760D Landscape photography details
Olympus SH-2 Landscape photography details
66
focusing manually
switch lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
nice screen size (3")
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery pack (440 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
55
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
supports RAW formats
great battery pack (380 CIPA)
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 760D Vlogging highlights
Olympus SH-2 Vlogging highlights
72
screen is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
includes face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have mic socket
lack of image stabilization
35
relatively wide (25mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (271g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not posses selfie friendly display
lack of external mic socket
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Canon 760D vs Olympus SH-2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 760D and Olympus SH-2
 Canon EOS 760DOlympus Stylus SH-2
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Olympus
Model type Canon EOS 760D Olympus Stylus SH-2
Also Known as EOS 760D / EOS 8000D -
Category Entry-Level DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2015-02-06 2015-03-11
Physical type Compact SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 6 TruePic VII
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 12800 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 25600 -
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 19 -
Cross type focus points 19 -
Lens
Lens support Canon EF/EF-S fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-600mm (24.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.0-6.9
Macro focusing range - 3cm
Amount of lenses 326 -
Crop factor 1.6 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.51x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames per second 11.5 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 8.30 m (at ISO 3200)
Flash options - Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 565 grams (1.25 lbs) 271 grams (0.60 lbs)
Dimensions 132 x 101 x 78mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.1") 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 70 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.0 not tested
DXO Low light rating 915 not tested
Other
Battery life 440 shots 380 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E17 LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $849 $399