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Fujifilm X-A7 vs Olympus SH-2

Portability
86
Imaging
70
Features
84
Overall
75
Fujifilm X-A7 front
 
Olympus Stylus SH-2 front
Portability
88
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Olympus SH-2 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A7
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.5" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 320g - 119 x 68 x 41mm
  • Released September 2019
  • Superseded the Fujifilm X-A5
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
  • Newer Model is Olympus SH-3
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Fujifilm X-A7 vs Olympus SH-2 Overview

The following is a complete analysis of the Fujifilm X-A7 and Olympus SH-2, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-A7 (24MP) and SH-2 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X-A7 (APS-C) and SH-2 (1/2.3") have different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X-A7 was released 4 years after the SH-2 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm X-A7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus SH-2 being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summation of how the Fujifilm X-A7 grades against the SH-2 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A7 over the Olympus SH-2

 Fujifilm X-A7 SH-2 
IntroducedSeptember 2019March 2015Newer by 55 months
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display size3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution2760k460kClearer display (+2300k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Olympus SH-2 over the Fujifilm X-A7

 SH-2 Fujifilm X-A7 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A7 and Olympus SH-2

 Fujifilm X-A7 SH-2 
Touch display Easily navigate

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Olympus SH-2 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-A7 enjoys physical dimensions of 119mm x 68mm x 41mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 320 grams (0.71 lbs) and the Olympus SH-2 has sizing of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

See the Fujifilm X-A7 and Olympus SH-2 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm X-A7 compared to the SH-2.

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Olympus SH-2 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-A7 and SH-2 is 86 and 88 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Olympus SH-2 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Olympus SH-2 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its difficult to picture the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reading through technical specs. The image here may give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-A7 and SH-2.

As you can tell, each of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-A7 featuring a larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Fujifilm X-A7 will resolve greater detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm X-A7 should have an edge in sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Olympus SH-2 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Olympus SH-2 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Olympus SH-2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-A7
Portrait photography with Olympus SH-2
82
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with face detect focus
exports RAW files
44
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
saves RAW formats
no manual focus
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 Street photography factors
Olympus SH-2 Street photography factors
80
screen articulates fully
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
offers focus by touch
does not have image stabilization
70
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
has touch to focus
lighter than competition in class (271 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 Sports photography advice
Olympus SH-2 Sports photography advice
72
silent mode (1/32,000s)
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
good battery power (440 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
max frames per second low (6.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
51
incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
supports tracking focus
better than average battery (380 per charge)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 Travel photography info
Olympus SH-2 Travel photography info
88
good battery power (440 shots)
connects via bluetooth
offers focus by touch
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
74
better than average battery (380 shots)
lighter than competition in class (271 grams)
has touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
very long reach (600mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus SH-2 as a Landscape photography camera
80
manual focus
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen larger than average (3.5")
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
good battery power (440 shots)
does not have image stabilization
55
reasonably wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
saves RAW formats
better than average battery (380 shots)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 Vlogging highlights
Olympus SH-2 Vlogging highlights
81
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen
comes with face detect focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes mic socket
does not have image stabilization
35
reasonably wide (25mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (271g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of mic support
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Fujifilm X-A7 vs Olympus SH-2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A7 and Olympus SH-2
 Fujifilm X-A7Olympus Stylus SH-2
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm X-A7 Olympus Stylus SH-2
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2019-09-11 2015-03-11
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - TruePic VII
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 6000 x 4000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 12800 6400
Max boosted ISO 25600 -
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 425 -
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-600mm (24.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.0-6.9
Macro focusing distance - 3cm
Available lenses 54 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.5" 3"
Resolution of screen 2,760 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shooting rate 6.0fps 11.5fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m (at ISO 100) 8.30 m (at ISO 3200)
Flash modes Auto, forced, slow synchro, 2nd curtain, commander, suppressed) Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB NP-W126S lithium-ion battery & USB charger USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 320 gr (0.71 pounds) 271 gr (0.60 pounds)
Physical dimensions 119 x 68 x 41mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.6") 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 440 pictures 380 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126S LI-92B
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $700 $399