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Fujifilm JZ200 vs Olympus SH-2

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
30
Overall
35
Fujifilm FinePix JZ200 front
 
Olympus Stylus SH-2 front
Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Olympus SH-2 Key Specs

Fujifilm JZ200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
  • 135g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Announced January 2012
Olympus SH-2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Previous Model is Olympus SH-1
  • New Model is Olympus SH-3
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Fujifilm JZ200 vs Olympus SH-2 Overview

The following is a thorough overview of the Fujifilm JZ200 vs Olympus SH-2, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm JZ200 (16MP) and the SH-2 (16MP) is very similar and they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JZ200 was introduced 4 years earlier than the SH-2 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the Fujifilm JZ200 matches up against the SH-2 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JZ200 over the Olympus SH-2

 Fujifilm JZ200 SH-2 

Reasons to pick Olympus SH-2 over the Fujifilm JZ200

 SH-2 Fujifilm JZ200 
IntroducedMarch 2015January 2012Newer by 38 months
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm JZ200 and Olympus SH-2

 Fujifilm JZ200 SH-2 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Olympus SH-2 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm JZ200 offers external dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Olympus SH-2 has specifications of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") along with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

See the Fujifilm JZ200 vs Olympus SH-2 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm JZ200 vs the SH-2.

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Olympus SH-2 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm JZ200 and SH-2 is 95 and 88 respectively.

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Olympus SH-2 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Olympus SH-2 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions only by going over a spec sheet. The image underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm JZ200 and SH-2.

Clearly, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical megapixels so you can expect similar quality of photographs but you might want to factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The more aged Fujifilm JZ200 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Olympus SH-2 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Olympus SH-2 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Olympus SH-2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 Portrait photography highlights
Olympus SH-2 Portrait photography highlights
30
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
44
decent MP (16 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 Street photography information
Olympus SH-2 Street photography information
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (135 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
70
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
comes with focus by touch
lighter than competitors in class (271 grams)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 Sports photography advice
Olympus SH-2 Sports photography advice
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
51
incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
features tracking focus
great battery life (380 per charge)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 Travel photography information
Olympus SH-2 Travel photography information
68
lighter than competitors in class (135g)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.9)
74
great battery life (380 CIPA)
lighter than competitors in class (271g)
comes with focus by touch
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
great reach (600mm)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm JZ200
Landscape photography with Olympus SH-2
43
decently wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
54
reasonably wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
delivers RAW formats
great battery life (380 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus SH-2 as a Vlogging camera
31
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (135g)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic support
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (271g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
doesn't have microphone jack
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Fujifilm JZ200 vs Olympus SH-2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JZ200 and Olympus SH-2
 Fujifilm FinePix JZ200Olympus Stylus SH-2
General Information
Company FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm FinePix JZ200 Olympus Stylus SH-2
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-01-05 2015-03-11
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - TruePic VII
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-200mm (8.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Max aperture f/2.9-5.9 f/3.0-6.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 11.5 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 2.60 m 8.30 m (at ISO 3200)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 135 gr (0.30 pounds) 271 gr (0.60 pounds)
Dimensions 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 380 images
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $0 $399