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Fujifilm XP90 vs Olympus SH-2

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41
Fujifilm XP90 front
 
Olympus Stylus SH-2 front
Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44

Fujifilm XP90 vs Olympus SH-2 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP90
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 203g - 110 x 71 x 28mm
  • Introduced January 2016
  • Old Model is Fujifilm XP80
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
  • Launched March 2015
  • Older Model is Olympus SH-1
  • New Model is Olympus SH-3
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm XP90 vs Olympus SH-2 Overview

Let's look a little more in depth at the Fujifilm XP90 vs Olympus SH-2, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the Fujifilm XP90 (16MP) and the SH-2 (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP90 was introduced 11 months later than the SH-2 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the Fujifilm XP90 scores against the SH-2 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP90 over the Olympus SH-2

 Fujifilm XP90 SH-2 
LaunchedJanuary 2016March 2015Fresher by 11 months
Display resolution920k460kCrisper display (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus SH-2 over the Fujifilm XP90

 SH-2 Fujifilm XP90 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm XP90 and Olympus SH-2

 Fujifilm XP90 SH-2 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Fujifilm XP90 vs Olympus SH-2 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm XP90 offers exterior dimensions of 110mm x 71mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 203 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst 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).

Examine the Fujifilm XP90 vs Olympus SH-2 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm XP90 and the SH-2.

Fujifilm XP90 vs Olympus SH-2 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XP90 and SH-2 is 91 and 88 respectively.

Fujifilm XP90 vs Olympus SH-2 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP90 vs Olympus SH-2 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizing purely by going through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm XP90 and SH-2.

As you can see, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of pictures but you will need to take the launch date of the cameras into account. The more modern Fujifilm XP90 will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm XP90 vs Olympus SH-2 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP90 vs Olympus SH-2 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP90 vs Olympus SH-2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP90 Portrait photography highlights
Olympus SH-2 Portrait photography highlights
35
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
no manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
44
megapixel count good (16MP)
has face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP90 as a Street photography camera
Olympus SH-2 as a Street photography camera
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
70
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
includes focus via touch
lighter than competitors (271g)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP90 Sports photography highlights
Olympus SH-2 Sports photography highlights
45
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
environment proofing
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (210 per charge)
has no phase detect AF
51
long zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
has tracking focus
better than average battery life (380 CIPA)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm XP90
Travel photography with Olympus SH-2
67
environment proofing
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
bad battery pack (210 per charge)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.9)
74
better than average battery life (380 shots)
lighter than competitors (271 grams)
includes focus via touch
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
long zoom (600mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP90 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus SH-2 as a Landscape photography camera
45
pretty wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
no manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
bad battery pack (210 CIPA)
54
relatively wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
delivers RAW files
better than average battery life (380 shots)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP90 Vlogging advice
Olympus SH-2 Vlogging advice
33
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
doesn't have mic support
34
relatively wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (271 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
no mic socket
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Fujifilm XP90 vs Olympus SH-2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP90 and Olympus SH-2
 Fujifilm XP90Olympus Stylus SH-2
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm XP90 Olympus Stylus SH-2
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2016-01-15 2015-03-11
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - TruePic VII
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.0-6.9
Macro focus distance 9cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 920k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s 11.5 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.40 m (with Auto ISO) 8.30 m (at ISO 3200)
Flash modes Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data 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 None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 203 grams (0.45 lbs) 271 grams (0.60 lbs)
Physical dimensions 110 x 71 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1") 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 210 shots 380 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45S LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, group) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $180 $399